Ropa vieja - Cuban stew

Ingredients

• 600 gram beef stewing meat
• 1 large onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon paprika powder
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
• salt to taste
• small handful of green olives
• dash of dry white wine
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• half can of tomatoes (200 gram)
• rice, beans and banana (plantain) for serving