Caribbean Beef Stew (Carne Guisada) Recipe

Ingredients (18)

• 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large cubanelle or green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 ajíes dulces, small sweet peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 cups cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano 
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon salt, more to taste
• 3 large carrots, chopped
• 1 15-ounce can peas
• 1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and diced
• 12 Spanish pimento-stuffed olives 
• 1 tablespoon capers
• Pepper to taste