Beef Stew with allspice

2 pounds beef stew meat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup water , 1 bottle Guinness (or other stout beer) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 clove garlic ,[...]

2 Tablespoons shortening 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 cups water 4 beef bouillon cubes 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon[...]