Connecticut Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
2 lb. stew meat, in 1-inch cubes
2 large onions, sliced
1 c. water
2 large potatoes, pared and thinly sliced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. sour cream
1 1/4 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 1/4 c. Wheaties cereal, crushed

Preparation

Melt shortening; cook meat and onions until meat is brown and onions tender.
Add water, boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 50 minutes.