Sumac Beef Stew

Ingredients

1/4 c. olive oil

4 large onions, chopped

2 lb. stew beef

1/4 c. sumac

1 large potato, peeled and sliced thin

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. turmeric paste

dash allspice

2 beef bouillon cubes

3 c. water

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet. Season the beef with salt and pepper. Sear the meat in batches. Add only enough to cover a little over half of the surface of the pan at a time. Sear on two sides and remove. Continue until all of the meat is cooked. Remove from the pan and keep warm.

Add the remaining oil to the pan and add the onions. Turn the heat to medium and cook until starting to turn brown. This will take about 20 minutes and the onions will shrink by at least half. Add the cinnamon, allspice, garlic, and turmeric to the pan. Cook for and additional 5 minutes.

Add the meat back to the pan and add the beef bouillon and water to the pan. Cover and simmer for an hour to an hour and a half or until the meat is tender.

Once the meat is tender bring to a boil and add the potatoes and sumac. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Serve with rice.