Directions:

• 1

  Place a large pot over high heat until hot, add 2 tbsp oil & sear the beef cubes until they take a nice colour on all sides (they will still be raw). Cook the cubes in batches without crowding the pot to let the meat sear not boil. Remove & set aside. The cut of meat used is كباب حلة كندوز; if you use any other cut of meat, the cooking time will change accordingly.

• 2

  Add the remaining oil & saute the veggies for 5 minutes until they start to soften.

• 3

  Return the meat to the pot & sprinkle with the flour; mixing it well with the meat & veggies. Add the pomegranate molasses, 5 cups water & cardamom. Stir everything together & bring to a boil. Once the mixture boils, cover the pot & let it simmer over LOW heat for 2 hours.

• 4

  Check on the pot every 30-45 minutes; giving the mixture a stir to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom.

• 5

  After 2 hours, add the sweet potato cubes & 1/2 – 1 cup water*; continue simmering COVERED on low heat until the sauce thickens, the meat is very fork tender & the sweet potato is cooked through. When adding the sweet potato, if the sauce is thick, add 1 cup water but if the sauce is still thin, add only 1/2 cup water.

• 6

  Turn off heat. Stir in the sour cream & parsley. Season with salt & pepper.

• 7

  Serve with white or turmeric basmati rice.