Shelly's Recipe

CONNECTICUT BEEF SUPPER

Category: Casseroles - Beef

2 tbsp shortening
2 pounds beef stew meat (cut in 1-inch cubes)
2 large onions
1 cup water
2 large potatoes (pared and thinly sliced)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1-1/4 cups milk
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 1/4 cups Wheaties cereal (crushed)

Melt shortening in large skillet. Cook and stir meat and onion in shortening until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add water; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 50 minutes.

Heat oven to 350. Pour meat mixture into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish. Arrange potato slices on meat. Stir together soup, sour cream, milk, salt, and pepper; pour over potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese and cereal. Bake uncovered 1 to 2 hours or until potatoes and meat are tender.