"This is a hearty stew for a cold day. It has an exotics South American flavor...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb cut-up stew meat or 1 lb beef boneless beef chuck roast
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil or 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
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3 cups peeled sweet potatoes, cut in 1 inch pieces (can substitute squash)
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2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
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1 dry bay leaf
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1 cinnamon stick
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1 large onion, cut into eighths
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1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, with juices
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8 dried apricots, cut in half
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chopped fresh parsley