3 pounds of Stew beef -- cut in 1/2" cubes
2 mounds of Onions -- chopped
Cooking oil
1/2 cup of Raisins
1/4 teaspoon of Each cloves and cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon of Each nutmeg, mace and pepper
1 Tablespoon of White vinegar -- or to taste
Salt -- to taste
Preparation
1. Brown the beef in a small quantity of oil.
2. Place browned beef and its juices in a stewpot. Add more oil (if necessary).
3. Saute onions until tender and translucent. Add onions to stewpot.
4. Add raisins and spices to the meat mixture, along with a small quantity of water (approximately 1/2 cup).
5. Bring stew to a boil and reduce immediately to a simmer, covered, until meat is tender (about 1-1/2 to 2 hours).
6. Stir occasionally. Add water as necessary. When beef is cooked, add vinegar and salt. Cook a few minutes more.