1 lb. lean beef cubes
1 tbsp. vinegar
2 bouillon cubes
1/2 tsp. instant coffee
1 c. tomato sauce or spaghetti sauce, thinned
2 c. water

Simmer covered for 1 hour. Parboil or "nuke" carrots - also parsley, garlic, bay leaf (if wanted) mushrooms, etc. (or delete all but carrots) or simmer with above.

I used regular frying pan. Could use electric frying pan or oven. Enjoy.