Sweet 'N' Sour Beef
["1 Tbsp. shortening", "2 lb. cubed lean stew beef", "1/2 tsp. salt", "2 c. canned tomatoes", "1/3 c. brown sugar", "1/3 c. vinegar", "1/2 c. finely chopped onion", "1/2 bay leaf", "1 green pepper, cut into strips"]
["Melt shortening in a", "large skillet.", "Brown beef on all sides. Add salt, tomatoes,", "brown", "sugar,", "vinegar, onion and bay leaf. Cover skillet, lower", "heat", "and", "let simmer about 2 hours until beef is tender.", "Add", "pepper", "strips;", "cook for 10 more minutes to blend flavors.", "Serve with rice."]
["shortening", "beef", "salt", "tomatoes", "brown sugar", "vinegar", "onion", "bay leaf", "green pepper"]