Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 6 Tbsp. shortening
• 3 lb. beef chuck (round or rump), cut into cubes
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 c. red wine
• 2 bouillon cubes
• 1 clove garlic
• 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 tsp. thyme
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 6 medium potatoes
• 6 medium carrots
• 10 small white onions
• 3 stalks celery
• 2 medium tomatoes or 1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes (undrained)