Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs. boneless beef
3 Tbsp. shortening
1 3/4 tsp. salt
a few dashes of pepper
1 onion, the size of a large egg
4 to 5 carrots
4 or 5 potatoes
3 Tbsp. flour
1/3 c. water and more when needed

Preparation

Cut meat up into small pieces.
Heat shortening in a large pot on the stove.
Add meat, turning often till brown.
Add sliced onion to the last 5 minutes of browning.
When brown, sprinkle with 1 tsp. salt and pepper.
Add water, cover and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer until meat is done, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Add more water if needed.