1–2 lbs. (450 g–1 kg) beef fillet
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp of olive oil
2 cups of yogurt
2 cups of water
2 tsp. Arabic spice mix (black pepper, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, dried ginger)
2 tbsp. corn-starch
Salt and Pepper to taste
Preparation:
Cut beef fillet into medium pieces. Heat olive oil in a cooking pot and add meat. Let it brown on each side for about 5 minutes. Add water to cover meat, also place bay leaves, stir and let it simmer for 30 minutes. Continue to add water to cover meat. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of corn-starch in a cold water to form a slurry. Add corn-starch slurry, yogurt, spices and garlic into the meat stew, stir continuously in one direction. This dish is best served with rice.
