2 lbs. boneless beef chuck, cut in 1" cubes
2 cups hot water
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
2 small bay leaves
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
pinch of allspice
6 carrots, halved
8 small onions (less if you prefer), quartered
3 potatoes, quartered
Brown meat on all sides in dutch oven. Add water, lemon juice, worcestershire, chopped onion, bay leaves and spice. Cook covered for 1/2 hour at gentle simmer - do not gallop! Add vegetables and continue cooking for 30 minutes, or until meat is very tender and vegetables are done. At the last moment, thicken gravy to your own taste.