Rocky Mountain Stew

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds sirloin tips, cubed
• 4 1/3 cups water, divided
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 potatoes, quartered
• 6 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can tiny whole onions
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas, thawed