4 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tbsp. butter
1 lb. stew beef, cut in 1 inch cubes
2 c. chopped onion
2 c. chopped apples
1 can condensed beef broth
2 c. water
2 c. diced carrots
1 lb. kielbasa, cut into 1 inch pieces
4 c. shredded cabbage

Cook bacon until crisp, drain on paper towel. Add butter to drippings; then add beef, browning on all sides. Stir in onion and apple. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beef broth and water; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours; add carrots and sausage; simmer 30 minutes longer; add cabbage and bacon; simmer another 10 minutes.