Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. beef, cubed
2 Tbsp. shortening
1/4 tsp. thyme
6 small onions (whole)
3 potatoes, quartered
2 Tbsp. seasoned flour
1 can tomato soup
1 soup can water
6 small carrots, halved

Preparation

Dust meat with flour; brown in shortening in large pan.
Add soup and water.
Cover and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
To thicken, uncover.