Goat Caldereta

Directions

1. 1
   Put the cubed meat into a bowl and add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Set aside for 30-40 minutes.
2. 2
   Drain the meat, saving the liquid, and pat it dry.
3. 3
   In a large heavy sauce pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Put as many cubes o meat into the pan as it will fit without crowding.
4. 4
   Brown the meat on all sides and repeat until all of the meat is browned. Remove meat from pan.
5. 5
   Put the onion and garlic into the pan and cook for 2 minutes., scraping up any pan juices.
6. 6
   Put in black peppercorns, cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
7. 7
   Stir and cook for another minute.
8. 8
   Return the meat into the pan with its accumulated juices, reserved marinade and the tomato paste.
9. 9
   Stir and cook for another minute.
10. 10
    Add 2 cups of waters and bring to boil.
11. 11
    Cover, bring the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes.
12. 12
    Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2 inch cubes.
13. 13
    When the meat has cooked for 15 minutes, add the potatoes.
14. 14
    Cover, and continue to cook for 45-60 minutes or until the meat is tender.
15. 15
    Seed the bell pepper and cut it into 1/4 inch wide strips.
16. 16
    When the meat is tender add the pepper into the stew.
17. 17
    Stir and cook for another 3-5 minutes.