Beef + Dried Fruit Stew
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
Here is a simple yet exotic one-dish meal that features all four food
groups: fruits, vegetables, meats, and sauces.
List of Ingredients
Beef + Dried Fruit Stew
2 cups (500 ml) chopped dried fruits such
as apricots, peaches, pears, and prunes
2 cups (500 ml) warm water
Juice and finely chopped zest of 1 lemon
3 Tbs (45 ml) butter or olive oil
2 lbs (900 g) lean beef stew meat
2 tsp (10 ml) ground cinnamon
2 tsp (10 ml) curry powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 packages (10 oz, 280 g each) frozen spinach,
thawed and thoroughly drained
Boiled white rice
Combine the dried fruits, water, lemon juice and zest in a small bowl
and soak the fruit for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the butter in a
heavy pot over moderate heat and saute the beef until browned. Add
the fruit mixture, cinnamon, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to
a boil and reduce the heat. Simmer tightly covered for 1 1/2 hours.
Add the spinach and cook an additional 30 minutes. Serve over rice.
Serves 4 to 6.Recipe
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