Use a heavy pan or skillet with lid. Melt 1 tablespoon shortening. Add 1 pound beef, cut into small pieces. Brown over medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 (10 oz.) can tomato sauce, 2 soup cans water. Cover tightly and let cook slowly until tender, about 1 hour. Add 3 carrots, sliced, 3 potatoes cut in 4 pieces, 2 onions cut into 4 pieces. Cover and continue cooking slowly about 30 minutes. If there is not enough liquid, add more water during cooking. If stew is too thin, remove lid and cook until thickened.