1 lb. beef stew meat (cubed)
salt and pepper, to taste
all-purpose flour (to roll meat in)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tbsp. shortening (lard, butter, oil, etc.)
1 3/4 c. water
1 can condensed tomato soup
1 stalk celery, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
3 medium potatoes, chopped

Sprinkle meat with salt and pepper, roll in flour. Melt shortening and brown meat. Put in 2-quart casserole dish. Brown onion in shortening, add to the meat. Combine water and soup. Pour over meat and add celery. Cover and bake 1 1/2 hours. Add carrots and potatoes in with beef and gravy. Bake an additional 45 minutes.

Submitted by: Joan Hughes