Beef Stew With Wine Sauce Recipe

• 1 1/2 pound beef chuck (cut into 1" chunks)
• 1 T shortening
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 med. onion, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1/2 c. water
• 3/4 c. red wine
• 1/4 teaspoon basil
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 c. catsup
• 3 carrots, cut in 1/2" diagonal pcs
• 1 1/2 c. celery, 1" pcs
• 4 med. potatoes, cut in quarters

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