Haitian Spicy Beef Stew

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. beef
 * 1 clove garlic
 * 1/4 lb. bacon or ham
 * chilies, hot pepper, or Tabasco
 * 2 sweet potatoes
 * 1 yam
 * 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)

Directions

 * 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.