Beef with shortening

2 tbsp. butter 2 pound beef sirloin tips (or possibly similar meat), cut into 1-inch cubes 1 can condensed beef consomme or possibly beef bouillon soup 1/3 c.[...]

3 to 4 pound beef roast or possibly venison roast 3 cans mushroom soup 4 potatoes (quartered) 6 carrots (1 inch size) 4 stalks celery 1 onion (sliced) Brown[...]