2 1/2 lbs. beef, cut into pieces for stew
1 env. dry onion soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 can mushrooms
1/2 c. red wine (can use 1/2 c. water)
Vegetables of your choice such as carrots, celery, potatoes

Place meat into casserole, sprinkle with onion soup; add mushroom soup and vegetables. Pour wine over the top, or water. Bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees for 2 to 2 1/2 hours with lid on. Meat will be brown and delicious. Serves 4 to 6.