Old Fashioned Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. beef cubes
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 can (10 1/2 oz.) beef broth
1 can tomato soup
4 medium carrots, cut in 2-inch pieces
8 small whole white onions
4 medium potatoes, cubed
1/4 tsp. thyme
salt and pepper
1/2 soup can water

Preparation

In large heavy pan, brown meat in shortening.
Pour off fat. Add soups, water and seasoning.
Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours. Add remaining ingredients.
Cover; cook 1 hour more or until tender.
Stir now and then.
Uncover and cook until desired consistency.
Makes 6 servings.