VOLUME 1 - Kilimanjaro Foods

Khalia - Georgian Spicy Beef Stew
Servings
1/2 lb beef chuck boneless,Cubed
-1/2
T olive oil
3/4 c beef stock
onions fine,Chopped
t tamarind concentrate
1/2 T tomato paste
1/2 t paprika hungarian hot
1/4 t fenugreek,Ground
3/4 t coriander seeds,Crushed
1 t tarragon,Dried
salt,To Taste
1/2 t black pepper,Freshly Ground
garlic cloves fine,Minced
3 T cilantro leaves,Chopped
1/4 c walnut pieces finely,Chopped
1 T sugar (or honey)
Heat the oil over med-high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Add
the beef, onions, and garlic and cook while stirring for 12-15
minutes. Combine the hot beef stock, with the tomato paste & the
tamarind concentrate in a bowl and alow to stand until all of the
tamarinf concentrate is disolved, approx. 8-10 minutes. Add this
mixture to the beef as well as all of the other ingredients, reduce
heat to low, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Be sure to stir
occassionaly. Add stock as needed if the liquid reduces too much.
Add the sugar and walnuts and simmer for 15 more minutes.