Tomato Beef Stew
["1 lb. beef cubes", "2 Tbsp. seasoned flour", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato soup", "1 soup can water", "6 small whole onions", "6 carrots, cut up", "4 potatoes, quartered", "1/4 tsp. thyme"]
["Shake meat with seasoned flour in plastic bag.", "Brown meat in shortening in Dutch oven or stew pot.", "Add soup and water; cover. Simmer 1 1/2 hours.", "Add remaining ingredients.", "Cover.", "Cook 1 hour or until vegetables are tender.", "Stir occasionally to thicken.", "Uncover and cook to desired consistency.", "Serves 5."]
["beef cubes", "flour", "shortening", "tomato soup", "water", "onions", "carrots", "potatoes", "thyme"]