Texas Beef Stew(Serves 6)

Cut steak in crosswise strips 1-inch wide.

Mix water and vinegar with ketchup and other seasonings; pour over meat.

Let stand several hours, turning meat occasionally.

Lift meat from liquid, saving vinegar mixture.

Place meat in pan, top with sliced onions and add 1/2 of the vinegar mixture.

Cover, simmer gently over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, adding vinegar mixture as required to keep liquid about 1/2-inch deep in pan.

Remove meat and onions to hot platter; strain liquid, then boil hard 3 to 4 minutes, pour over meat and serve while hot.