English Style Spiced Beef Stew

This is probably the best beef stew I've ever made. My recommendation would be to double or even triple it, this wasn't nearly enough! The broth is rich, yet not too thick. I did throw in the vegetables at the same time as the meat. It was delicious! Source: About.com

• Ready In: 2 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb stewing beef, cut in 1-inch cubes
•  flour
• 2 1⁄2 cups boiling water
• 2  beef bouillon cubes
• 1  small garlic clove
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1  dash allspice
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup tomato juice
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced carrot
• 1  cup  cubed potato
• 1⁄2 cup  diced celery

Directions

1. Flour meat and brown in hot oil in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Add the water, bouillon, garlic, seasonings, sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato juice. Cover and simmer stew for 2 hours. Add more water or broth if needed. Add vegetables and cook for 30 minutes longer.