Beef Stew Bake

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This is surprisingly good despite the fact that it has canned gravy. You would never know it. I often add a couple of carrots on top of the potato so that i have a complete meal in one dish. Delicious with some nice crusty bread.

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Steps

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In heavy skillet , brown stew meat , in 2 tbsp hot shortening.

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Drain off excess fat.

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Add mushroom gravy , tomato juice , dry onion soup mix and horseradish.

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Simmer , uncovered , for 5 minutes.

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Place 4 medium potatoes , pared and quartered in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole.

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Top with meat mixture.

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Bake , covered , at 350 for 1 1 / 2 hours or til meat and potatoes are tender , stirring once or twice during baking.

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Ingredients

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stewing beef, shortening, mushroom beef gravy, tomato juice, dry onion soup mix, prepared horseradish, potatoes