Beef Stew without brisket cream

2 Tablespoons shortening 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces 6 cups water 4 beef bouillon cubes 2 cloves garlic , finely chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon[...]

2 Tbsp. All-purpose flour 1 lb Beef stew meat, cubed 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil 3 c. Vegetable juice cocktail 1 can RO*TEL Whole Tomatoes and Green Chilies (10[...]