Haitian Spicy Beef Stew

Ingredients

 * 1 lb. Beef
 * 1 tbs lemon juice

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)

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.