Peel and chop the onions. Peel and chop the garlic. Clean the leek, wash thoroughly and cut into rings. Peel, wash and roughly dice the carrots. Finely dice bacon. Dab meat dry and cut into large cubes.
Heat clarified butter in a casserole or roasting pan. Brown the meat in portions all around. Season with salt and pepper and remove. Fry the bacon and onions in hot frying fat for approx. 5 minutes.
Briefly steam the garlic, leek and carrots. Dust the vegetables with flour and sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and juice, bring to the boil and braise for about 10 minutes, chopping the tomatoes a little.
Add 1 l water, bring to the boil and season vigorously with salt, pepper and bay leaf. Put the meat back into the pot. Cover and stew for about 2 hours. Add cream and braise for about 30 minutes. Season with salt, pepper and 1 pinch of sugar.
Served with: bread or mashed potatoes.