ORANGE CUMIN BEEF STEW

KITCHEN TOOLS NEEDED

Large sauce pan
Large pot with lid

INGREDIENTS

3 pounds stewing beef, cut in 1 inch cubes
Olive oil
¼ cup orange juice
½ cup beef broth
1 6-ounce can tomato paste
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
4½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon oregano
3 cloves garlic, minced
1½ teaspoons allspice
8 ounces pearl onions
1 pound small mushrooms
Butter for sautéing
Salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Brown the ground beef.
2. Transfer all the beef to a pot and add all the other ingredients except the onions, mushrooms, butter, salt and pepper.
3. Simmer for about 1½ hours over medium to low heat, covered or until the beef is tender.
4. Sauté the onions and mushrooms briefly in a bit of butter, then add them to the stew.
5. Simmer again briefly.
6. 6. Add salt and pepper to taste, then serve.