Barcelona Beef Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Cube steak into 1-inch squares.
2. 2
   Cook bacon in skillet until crisp.
3. 3
   Drain and put in casserole dish.
4. 4
   Brown steak in bacon drippings until brown.
5. 5
   Add salt and pepper; put in bacon dish. Saute onions 5 minutes; add to meat.
6. 6
   In the remaining fat, brown rice, then put aside.
7. 7
   Add bay leaf, thyme and garlic to meat.
8. 8
   Add liquid.
9. 9
   Cover.
10. 10
    Bake at 325° for 1 hour.
11. 11
    Cook rice and put in dish with meat.
12. 12
    Add tomatoes and cook 90 minutes.
13. 13
    Serves 6