Puerto Rican Beef Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 lb. trimmed beef top round, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 green pepper, chopped
4 sweet chili peppers, chopped
1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 bay leaves
2 onions, peeled
4 cloves garlic
6 fresh cilantro leaves, washed
2 Tbsp. vinegar
1/2 tsp. whole dried oregano, crushed
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled and cubed
12 olives, stuffed with pimientos
1 Tbsp. capers
1/4 c. seeded raisins (optional)
1/4 tsp. salt
1 lb. carrots, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1 can green peas

Preparation

In a large heavy kettle or pot, heat vegetable oil.
Add chunks of beef and stir constantly over moderate-high heat until brown.