Winter Stew
["2 lb. beef stew meat", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 tsp. seasoned water or 4 beef bouillon cubes", "1 1/2 c. boiling water", "1 1/2 c. tomato juice", "6 small onions, quartered", "3 medium potatoes, diced", "1 1/2 c. kernel corn", "1 c. sliced carrots"]
["Brown stew beef in hot shortening in a heavy skillet. Sprinkle with seasoned salt as it cooks.", "Add boiling water and tomato juice.", "Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.", "Add vegetables and cook until tender.", "Add more water or tomato sauce, if desired. Serve with biscuits.", "Really good for cold days."]
["beef stew meat", "shortening", "water", "boiling water", "tomato juice", "onions", "potatoes", "kernel corn", "carrots"]