fry bacon pieces in a deep pan for some minutes until the fat comes out.
02brown beef in bacon fat with the bacon, stirring.
03add onion and garlic cloves and brown, stirring.
04add pepper pieces and paprika and stir.
05add all other ingredients and cook covered on low heat for 1 1/2-2 hours or until tender Add more water if needed or if it is too thin take the cover off and evaporate the surplus water.
06Take out bay leaf and add sour cream if you prefer it.
07Serve with buttered noodles or with some bread dumplings.