Beef And Onions With Cumin

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A very tasty stew that goes beautifully with rice and a crisp mixed salad. I got the basic recipe from a book purchased from a second hand shop and have adapted it. I sometimes add mushrooms and also serve it with a dollop of sour cream.

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Steps

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Cut meat across the grain into thin fingerlength strips.

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Peel onions , slice crossways and separate into rings.

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Put the butter and oil into frying pan.

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Add the onion rings and cook covered , over a low heat until transparent.

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Turn them over constantly so that they cook evenly , but do not brown- remove from pan.

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Increase heat , put strips of meat into pan and brown.

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Add onion rings , sprinkle with flour and stir.

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When flour begins to colour , pour in stock.

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Add peeled and crushed garlic , cumin , marjoram , wine vinegar , salt and pepper.

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Stir well , then cover and simmer for 1 hour over a moderate heat or until tender.

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Ingredients

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chuck steaks, onions, oil, butter, plain flour, beef stock, garlic, cumin, marjoram, wine vinegar, salt & freshly ground black pepper