Beef Stew with venison

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 3/4-inch pieces or 1 1/2 lbs venison 1/2 cup flour 2 -3 tablespoons shortening (add more if need be) salt & pepper, season[...]

3 1/2 lbs round steaks or 3 1/2 lbs stew meat or 3 1/2 lbs cubed venison 1 large onion 5 medium carrots 3 -4 medium potatoes (cut into wedges) or 1 cup elbow[...]