Beef Stew Western Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. beef cubes
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 (1 5/8 oz.) can onion dry soup mix
2 c. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables
2 to 3 Tbsp. flour

Preparation

In heavy pan, brown beef in shortening.
Pour off fat.
Add soup mix and water.
Cover; simmer 1 1/2 hours.
Add vegetables. Cover; cook 20 minutes more.
Gradually blend 1/3 cup additional water into flour until smooth; slowly stir into stew.
Cook; stir until thickened.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.