Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. chunk beef
• 1 Tbsp. shortening
• 1 medium onion
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. powdered basil
• 1/4 tsp. powdered thyme
• 1 can tomato soup
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. catsup
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 1/2 c. celery
• 4 medium potatoes