Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 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