Beef And Potato Casserole

1 lb. ground beef

1 Tbsp. shortening

3/4 c. boiling water

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. black pepper

6 medium potatoes, thinly sliced

Brown ground beef in shortening; drain. To the boiling water, add onion and simmer for 5 minutes. Add mushroom soup, salt and pepper to cooked onion. Cover bottom of 1 1/2 quart casserole with layer of thinly sliced potatoes. Cover with a thin layer of ground beef. Top with onion soup mixture. Continue alternating layers. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes 1 hour, or until potatoes are tender. Extra water may be added if mixture is too dry. Yield: 4-6 servings.