4 slices bacon
2 med. onions, chopped
2 tsp. salt
2 lbs. cubed beef stew meat
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
3 med. potatoes, peeled and chopped

In large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Drain. Cook onions until tender. Stir in salt. Add meat cubes and bacon. Cook 2 or 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and 2 cups water. Cover and simmer 1 1/4 hours or until meat is tender. Add potatoes. Simmer 20 minutes. Spoon off fat. Yield: 6 servings.