Meat Tzimmes

Preheat oven 350 degrees

2-3 lbs flanken or chuck steaks

¼ cup oil

Water

1 cup beef broth

2 large onions cubed

3 white potatoes cut in quarters

3 sweet potatoes cut into cubes

6 carrots cut into 1 inch pieces

3 stalks celery cut into 1 inch pieces

½ lb. prunes

¾ cup raisins (optional)

1tbsp salt

½ tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground ginger

¼ tsp pepper

In a large heavy pot, heat oil and brown meat on all sides.

Add water to cover meat.

Cook on low heat for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Preheat oven 350 degrees.

Remove meat and place in a large baking dish.

Place all vegetables and fruit around the meat.

Add beef stock and enough water to cover the meat and vegetables.

Mix spices in a dish and sprinkle over the contents.

Place in oven and cover lightly.

Cook 1 1/2 hours.

Uncover and continue cooking until there is no more liqiud and the tzimmis is very brown.

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