Big Papa's Homemade Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds bottom round beef roast , trimmed and cut into chunks
• 3 large carrots , sliced
• 2 cups water
• 2 stalks celery , chopped
• ½ onion , sliced and chopped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 bays leaves , or more to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 pinch ground allspice
• 2 russets potatoes , chopped, or more to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat; sear beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef and oil to a large pot.

2. 2

   Add carrots, water, celery, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, sugar, bay leaves, black pepper, paprika, garlic, and allspice to the pot; stir to combine.

3. 3

   Cover pot; simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours. Add potatoes, cover pot, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 40 minutes more.