Old Time Stew

2 lbs stew meat
1 T oil
4 cups boiling water
1 T lemon juice
1 t Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic
1 onion sliced
1 T salt
2 bay leaves
1/2 t pepper
1 t sugar
1/2 t paprika
Dash of allspice

Serving day
1 lb carrots
3-4 potatoes
1-2 cups frozen peas

Brown meat in oil. Add rest of ingredients and cook 1-2 hours, until meat is tender. Freeze.

Serving day:
Thaw completely and place stew in stockpot. Add veggies and simmer 1-2 hours, until veggies are tender. If desired, some of the liquid may be thickened with flour and poured over the meat and veggies.