Cuban Beef Stew - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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