Sweet-And-Sour Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tsp. shortening
2 lb. cubed lean stewing beef
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. canned tomatoes
1/3 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. vinegar
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 bay leaf
1 green pepper, cut into thin strips

Preparation

Melt shortening in large skillet.
Brown beef on all sides. Add salt, tomatoes, brown sugar, vinegar, onion and bay leaf. Cover skillet.
Lower heat.
Le simmer for 2 hours, until beef is tender.
Add pepper strips to beef.
Cook 10 minutes to blend all flavors.
Serve with rice.
Yields 6 to 8 servings.