Colombian Beef and Potato Stew

Instructions

1. Remove excess fat from beef, cut into cubes, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
3. Cook beef in oil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown.
4. Mix beef and remaining ingredients, except apricots and parsley, in a crock pot, and cook on low for 8 hours or until beef is tender.
5. Stir in apricots and cook on low for about 15 minutes until apricots have softened.
6. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick, and sprinkle with parsley.