Ingredients
- 3 onions (chopped)
- 1 alcatra
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1 salt and pepper
- 1/2 pitted prunes
- 3 pounds beef cubed
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon saffron
Heat oil. Add butter. When butter starts to foam add beef to pan.Cook until all liquid has evaporated. Stir in onions,garlic,ginger,saffron,cumin,salt and pepper.Cook until almost dry. Add 1/2 cup water, cover pan, turn down heat and simmer for 2 hours adding more water as needed. When beef is tender add prunes and cook 10 mins more. Check seasonings. Serve hot sprinkled with sesame seeds. I serve it with couscous mixed with chickpeas.