Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. chunk beef
1 Tbsp. shortening
1 medium onion
1 tsp. garlic salt
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. powdered basil
1/4 tsp. powdered thyme
1 can tomato soup
1 c. water
1/2 c. catsup
3 medium carrots
1 1/2 c. celery
4 medium potatoes

Preparation

Brown beef in shortening.
Mix all liquids and spices.
Mix beef and liquids.
Cook until almost done.
Add vegetables and finish cooking.