Hamburger Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. ketchup
1 c. water
4 medium carrots, sliced
4 medium potatoes, cubed
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation

Brown beef and onion in shortening.
Add remaining ingredients. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.
Add more water if stew becomes too thick.