Beef Stew with Capers and Olives

Directions

1. 1

   1/3 c Currants, dried 1/4 c Vegetable oil 1 c Onions, chopped 1 tb Garlic, mined 1 c Green pepper, chopped 1/3 c Stuffed green olives 3 1/2

2. 2

   Place the currants in a bowl and cover with warm water

3. 3

   Set aside to soak

4. 4

   Meanwhile, heat half the oil in a kettle and add the onion. garlic and green pepper

5. 5

   Cook, stirring, until wilted

6. 6

   Add the olives, capers, vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf and tabasco sauce to taste

7. 7

   Cook, stirring occasionally, about 10 min

8. 8

   While the vegetable mixture is cooking, heat the remaining oil in a skillet and add the meat