Haitian Spicy Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Beef
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 lb. Bacon or Ham
• chilies, hot pepper, or Tabasco
• 1 Potato per person
• 4 tomatoes (or 1 Tbs. tomato paste per serving)
• 1/2 lb. beans or chick Peas (soaked in advance)
• 1 Onion
• pepper
• bouquet garni (spices)

Procedures

1. Cut meat and vegetable into cubes.
2. Add other ingredients and water to cover.
3. Season and simmer like pot-au-feu.
4. Serve with fried croutons.