Estofado

Ingredients

• 1 lb. beef stew meat, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 1 c. dry red wine
• 1 (8 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
• 1 large onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 green pepper, cut in strips
• 1/4 c. raisins
• 1/4 c. dried apricots, halved
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. dried basil
• 1 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 tsp. dried tarragon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1/4 c. sliced pitted ripe olives
• 1 c. cold water
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• hot, cooked rice