Recipe: Beef Ragout

This recipe is from the Favorite Brand Name Recipe Cookbook.

Beef Ragout

2 pounds beef cubes (1 1/2-inch)
2 Tablespoons shortening
2 cans (10 3/4 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup
1;/2 soup can water
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 medium carrots (about 3/4 pound), cut in 2-inch pieces
8 small whole white onions (about 1/2 pound)
1 pkg. (10 ounces) frozen whole green beans
Cooked noodles

In large heavy pan, brown beef in shortening; pour off fat. Add soup, water ad Worcestershire sauce. Cover; cook over low heat 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add carrots and onions. Cover & cook 45 minutes longer. Add beans. Cover & cook 15 minutes more or until done. Stir occasionally. Thicken sauce if desired. Serve over noodles. Makes about 7 cups.