From the Kitchen of:  Bonnie
Source:  Taste of Home

 

3	strips	bacon, diced
1	small	green pepper, chopped
2	medium	onions, chopped
1	clove	garlic, minced
1 1/2	lbs.	beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-cubes
2	tbsp.	paprika
1 1/2	tsp.	salt
		pepper, to taste
	dash	sugar
1	can (14 1/2 oz.)	diced tomatoes, unddrained
3	cups	beef broth
2	large	potatoes, peeled and diced
		sour cream, optional

• In a large kettle, cook the bacon until almost crisp.
• Add green pepper, onions and garlic; cook until tender.
• Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
• Sprinkle with paprika, salt, pepper and sugar; stir and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and broth.  Cover and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until beef is tender.
• About 1/2 hour before serving, add the potatoes and cook until tender.
• Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream if desired.