Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1 inch cubes
2 Tbsp. shortening
2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed tomato soup
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
4 medium potatoes, pared and cubed
4 medium carrots, cut in 1 inch pieces
1/2 c. dry red wine or water

Preparation

Combine flour, salt and dash of pepper.
Coat meat cubes in seasoned flour.
Brown in hot shortening in Dutch oven.
Add soup, 2 1/2 cups water, onion and basil.
Cover and bake in 375\u00b0 oven about 1 hour.
Add potatoes, carrots and wine or water.
Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until tender.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.