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Sweet & Sour Beef Stew
(Beef Tzimmes)
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Tzimmes is enjoyed all year round in Israel, but particularly during Passover. It is another example of how meat can be combined with vegetables and fruit-in this case, the fruit being prunes.
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| What You Need: |
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2 pounds boneless beef brisket
2 tablespoons shortening
1 can (10½ ounces) condensed consomme
1 soup can water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
3 medium potatoes cut in half
3 medium carrots cut in half crosswise and lengthwise
2 medium onions, quartered
1 cup pitted cooked prunes
½ cup water
¼ cup all-purpose flour
Parsley (for garnish)
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| How To Cook: |
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1. Brown beef in shortening in a large, heavy saucepan; pour off fat.
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2. Add consomme, 1 soup can water, honey, lemon juice and allspice; cover and cook over low heat 1 hour.
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3. Add potatoes, carrots and onions; cook 30 minutes.
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4. Add prunes; cook 10 minutes more, or until done, stirring occasionally.
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5. Remove meat and vegetables to a platter; keep warm.
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6. Gradually blend ½ cup water into flour until smooth; slowly stir into sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened.
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7. Serve with meat and vegetables; garnish with parsley.
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