Old Timer's Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lb. stew beef
• 3/4 cup flour
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 onion, quartered
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 2 cups beef broth or bouillon
• 1 tsp. salt, or to taste
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 carrots, cut in pieces
• 6 white potatoes, cut in pieces
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/4 cup flour