Khalia - Georgian Spicy Beef Stew

4 Servings

1 1/2 lb beef chuck boneless,Cubed
-1/2
3 T olive oil
3/4 c beef stock
3 onions fine,Chopped
2 t tamarind concentrate
2 1/2 T tomato paste
1/2 t paprika hungarian hot
1/4 t fenugreek,Ground
3/4 t coriander seeds,Crushed
1 t tarragon,Dried
1 salt,To Taste
1 1/2 t black pepper,Freshly Ground
3 garlic cloves fine,Minced
3 T cilantro leaves,Chopped
1/4 c walnut pieces finely,Chopped
1 T sugar (or honey)

Heat the oil over med-high heat in a large cast iron skillet. Add
the beef, onions, and garlic and cook while stirring for 12-15 minutes.
Combine the hot beef stock, with the tomato paste & the tamarind
concentrate in a bowl and alow to stand until all of the tamarinf
concentrate is disolved, approx. 8-10 minutes. Add this mixture to
the beef as well as all of the other ingredients, reduce heat to low,
cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Be sure to stir occassionaly. Add
stock as needed if the liquid reduces too much. Add the sugar and
walnuts and simmer for 15 more minutes.