Carol's Brown Stew

2    pounds of lean beef -- cut into cubes

2    tablespoons olive oil                                         

4    cups water -- boiling

2    tablespoons whole wheat flour                       

1     teaspoon lemon juice

1     teaspoon Worcestershire sauce                    

1     clove garlic -- minced

1      medium onion -- sliced                                   

2     bay leaves

1    tablespoon salt                                      

1    teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika                                              

Dash allspice or cloves

1    tablespoon sucanat with honey                       

6   carrots -- quartered

1   pound small onions

2   potatoes -- cubed

Thoroughly brown meat on all sides in oil.  Add water, flour, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, bay leaves and seasoning.  Simmer 2 hours.  Stir occasionally to keep from sticking.  Add carrots, onions, and potatoes.  Cook till done. Makes 6-8 servings.  Very good on a cold winter day.