Beef Stew without seasoning

1 pound stewing beef or boneless chuck, cut up, or more 1/2 pound carrots sliced 7 each potatoes peeled and chunked 1 small onion diced 1 package onion soup[...]

1 tablespoon vegetable shortening 1 pound stewing beef 1-inch cubed 1 large onion sliced 1/2 cup water 4 small potatoes peeled 1 package green peas frozen 1[...]

1 package beef * 4 large potatoes 4 each carrots 1 each onion cooking 2 each bay leaves * 1 can green peas * Brown the beef with the onions in a large pot.[...]