Gourmet Beef Fricassee - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. stewing beef, cubed
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. basil leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 medium onion, sliced
2 c. water
4 tsp. flour

Preparation

Brown meat in hot fat.
Add remaining ingredients, except flour.
Cover and simmer 2 hours.
Blend flour with a small amount of cold water; add to meat.
Cook until thick.
Serve with rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.
Serves 6 to 8.