Beef With Onions

1 kg stewing beef, cut into 2.5 cm cubes
60 g butter
2 tomatoes, dried
500 g pearl onions, peeled
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon ground allspice
2 tablespoons vinegar
Salt and pepper
¼ liter tomato juice

Cook the meat in the butter in a covered saucepan over low heat for 1 hour. Shake the saucepan occassionally to prevent scorching. Add all the other ingredients. Cover and continue to cook over low heat for 1 hour more, or until the meat is tender. This dish should not be dry, but must have its own sauce. If necessary a little warm water may be added. Serve warm with boiled Brussels sprouts or noodles.