1 tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
Dash pepper
3/4 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1 inch cubes
1 tbsp. shortening
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed tomato soup
1 soup can of water
3/4 c. water
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 tsp. dried basil leaves, crushed
2 med. potatoes, pared and cubed
2 med. carrots, cut in 1 inch pieces
1/4 c. dry red wine or water

Combine flour, salt and pepper; coat meat cubes in seasoned flour. Brown in hot shortening in small Dutch oven; add soup, water, onion and basil. Cover and bake in moderate oven (375 degrees) about 1 hour. Add potatoes, carrots and wine. Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until tender. Makes 2 or 3 servings.