Beef Stew
["2 lb. beef stew meat", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 c. tomatoes", "1 bay leaf", "1 tsp. salt", "1 tsp. pepper", "6 potatoes, peeled and halved", "4 carrots", "1 large onion", "1 c. water (or tomatoes)", "flour, optional"]
["Cube stew meat in 1 1/2 inch cubes; flour and brown. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 30 minutes; add potatoes, carrots, onions, and another c. of tomatoes or water; cover and cook slowly until vegetables are tender. If desired, gravy may be thickened with a little flour."]
["beef stew meat", "shortening", "tomatoes", "bay leaf", "salt", "pepper", "potatoes", "carrots", "onion", "water", "flour"]