Beef Stew
["2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour", "1 1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 lb. beef chuck, cut in 1 inch cubes", "2 Tbsp. shortening", "2 (10 1/2 oz.) cans condensed tomato soup", "1 1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed", "4 medium potatoes, pared and cubed", "4 medium carrots, cut in 1 inch pieces", "1/2 c. dry red wine or water"]
["Combine flour, salt and dash of pepper.", "Coat meat cubes in seasoned flour.", "Brown in hot shortening in Dutch oven.", "Add soup, 2 1/2 cups water, onion and basil.", "Cover and bake in 375\u00b0 oven about 1 hour.", "Add potatoes, carrots and wine or water.", "Cover and bake 1 hour longer or until tender.", "Makes 4 to 6 servings."]
["flour", "salt", "beef chuck", "shortening", "tomato soup", "onion", "basil", "potatoes", "carrots", "red wine"]