2 tbsp. dry onion soup
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
2 lbs. beef stew (sm. pieces)

Mix beef stew and above ingredients together in a plastic bag. Shake until all meat is covered. Place meat in baking dish. Put on top of meat the following: 3 medium carrots in medium pieces, 6 medium potatoes cut in chunks, and 1 large onion or 6 small onions. Pour over all: 1/2 c. ketchup

Mix ketchup with soup. Bake 3 hours, covered, at 300 degrees. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of parsley when ready to serve (optional).