Autumn Beef and Cider Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1 to 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup
• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 3 cups)
• 1/3 cup unsweetened dried cranberries