Beef with stew

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion , chopped 3 -4 garlic cloves , minced 1 green pepper , chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat 1[...]

2 pounds of stewing beef , cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 stick of butter 2 onions , peeled and coarsely chopped 2 pounds of potatoes , peeled and chopped into 3/4[...]

3 pounds beef stew meat 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions  finely chopped 1/4 cup Olive Oil   For the Stock  2 ounces Sour Plums , dry (also called golden prunes or[...]