Mac'S Stew

• 2 to 4 lb. beef steak (cubed in bite size pieces)
• 3 to 4 sliced carrots
• 5 medium potatoes, diced
• 1 pkg. Adolph's meat marinade
• 1 pkg. McCormick beef stew mix
• 1 can French onion soup
• 1 can Manwich
• 1 can beef gravy
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can mushrooms
• 1 lb. box shells pasta

1. Mix meat marinade as instructed on package.
2. (Leave out oil if called for in directions.)
3. Place beef cubes in large bowl.
4. Pour marinade over beef.
5. Stir until all pieces are covered.
6. Marinate for up to 4 hours in refrigerator.
7. In a large pot (6 to 8-quart size), place meat and any juices from the bowl.
8. Add 1 cup water. Cook until meat is done or until water has boiled off.
9. Add beef stew mix (do not add water to mix; use it dry), French onion soup, Manwich, tomatoes, mushrooms, beef gravy and 1 can of water.
10. Stir until boils.
11. Add carrots and potatoes.
12. Simmer over medium heat until potatoes are done.
13. Add water as needed.
14. Stir often. Prepare macaroni as usual.
15. Serve stew over macaroni when done (when carrots and potatoes are tender).

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Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=406927 (may not work)