1 1/2 lbs. stew meat (1/2 in. cubes)
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped (may use jalapeos)
8 oz. tomato juice
1 c. water
salt to taste
small beef bone for flavor (optsp.)
8 oz. thin spaghetti noodles
6 c. hot water

In a pot, saut onions and peppers in vegetable oil until soft. Add stew meat, cook until brown. Add tomato juice, bone, salt, and 1 c. water. Turn to low heat and simmer 1 hour. Add 6 c. hot water and noodles, boil 5 - 7 min. For a quick meal, meat may be cooked 1 day ahead of time.