Cuban Beef Stew

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1  large  white onion, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  chopped green pepper
• 1  cup  chopped canned tomato
• 1  tablespoon paprika
• 1  tablespoon dry oregano
• 1  tablespoon dried cilantro
• 2 1⁄2 lbs beef top round steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1  cup dry sherry
• 4  large  peeled potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
•  salt
•  white pepper
•  white rice, as an accompaniment

Directions

1. In a heavy skillet, heat oil and saute onions for 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, peppers, tomatoes, spices, and meat and saute for 5 more minutes.
3. Add Sherry and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
4. Add potatoes and enough water to cover meat and potatoes.
5. Let simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Can be served with white rice.