connecticut beef supper

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 pounds stew beef cut in 1 1/2 inch cubes
• 2 large onions, sliced thick (1/4 to 1/2 inch)
• 1 cup water
• 2 large potatoes pared and thinly sliced
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 1/4 cups crushed wheaties cereal