Super Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 lb. beef cubes
1 envelope Lipton onion soup
2 cans whole tomatoes
1 can water
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 medium potatoes, diced
2 tsp. chili powder

Preparation

Melt shortening.
Brown beef cubes; add onion soup mix, tomatoes, water and chili powder.
Cook, uncovered, 30 minutes. Add carrots and potatoes.
Cook, covered, 45 minutes.