Sweet And Sour Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

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.
Let simmer about 2 hours until beef is tender. Add pepper strips to beef; cook about 10 minutes.