Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. cubed lean beef
2 Tbsp. shortening
3 1/2 c. water
1 medium onion, sliced
1 Tbsp. salt
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper
6 medium potatoes, cubed
4 medium onions, cut up
1 c. tomato ketchup
1/2 c. dry red wine
1 (10 oz.) pkg. peas

Preparation

Put in large saucepan and brown meat well in shortening; add water, onion, salt, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
Cover; simmer 45 minutes until meat is tender, occasionally stir.
Add potatoes, carrots, onion, peas, ketchup and wine.
Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.