Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 to 2 lb. stew meat or round steak, cut in cubes
• 1/2 c. diced onion
• 1/4 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. flour
• 1 can consomme
• 1 can water
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1 can green beans
• 1 tsp. basil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 3 medium potatoes, cubed
• 3 carrots, cut in 1/4-inch slices
• 1 (14 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 1/4 red wine