Cuban Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 ½ pounds sirloin tips, cubed
• 2 bay leaves
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ cup dry sherry
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup pimento-stuffed green olives
• ¼ cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 4 potatoes, peeled and quartered
• salt and pepper to taste