Spicy Beef with onion

1 lb stewing beef 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion 3 garlic cloves 2 cups beef broth 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes 4 cups water 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables[...]

2 pounds beef, sirloin tip or stewing beef 1/4 pound bacon 2 each onion large, chopped 4 cloves garlic 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1[...]