1 lb. beef cubes
2 tbsp. flour (season flour with 1/2 tsp. salt & 1/8 tsp. pepper)
2 tbsp. shortening
1 can Campbell's tomato soup
1 soup can water
6 sm. onions
6 sm. carrots, cut in half
3 potatoes, quartered
1/4 tsp. whole thyme

Roll meat in flour. Brown in shortening in large heavy pan. Add soup and water. Cover, simmer 1 1/2 hours, stir now and then. Add remaining ingredients. Cover, cook until vegetables are tender, about 1 hour. Cook uncovered for last 10 minutes to thicken. 4 to 6 servings.