Beef Stew with Ají Dulce (Cachucha Peppers) – Green Tomato

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1–2 inch cubes
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 6 sweet peppers (ají dulce / cachucha), seeded and chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed (optional)