Argentine Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef, cut into bite size cubes (I use sirloin tip)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup dried apricot, chopped coarsely if whole and large
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 large pumpkin
• butter or margarine, melted
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 lb whole kernel corn, drained and defrosted if necessary