This recipe has been in the family for years. It has just the perfect blend of flavors. We love having a nice bowl of this stew on a cool winter or spring night!

• 2 lbs. of Stew meat, cut in 1 1/2" cubes
• 2 TBS. shortening ( or Olive oil)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 or 2 bay leaves
• 1 TBS salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• dash of all spice if you want
• 6 carrots pared and quarted
• 4 to 6 potatoes pared and quarted
• 3 TBS of all purpose flour