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Beef in Cumin Sauce

Yields1 ServingPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

Simple savory Central-African stew.

 1 lb stew meat, cut into large bite-sized pieces
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 2 onions, finely chopped
 2 tbsp lime or lemon juice, and/or a tablespoon of vinegar
 1 chile pepper, cleaned and chopped
 3 tomatoes, chopped (or canned tomatoes)
 ¾ cup (1 can) tomato paste
 1 ⅓ tbsp cumin
 cayenne pepper or red pepper (to taste)
 black pepper
 salt
 several mint leaves (optional)
1

In a large pot, bring the meat to a boil in a inch of water. Cover and reduce heat.

2

While the meat is cooking, make a sauce by combining all the remaining ingredients in a separate pot. Bring to a slow boil. Turn off heat.

3

Add the sauce to the meat. Simmer until meat is done, and then simmer some more.