Ingredients: 

• 600 g beef stew meat, cut into cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped (or 400 g canned diced tomatoes)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 150 g dried apricots, halved
• 2 tbsp (Umimi) spice blend
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: A pinch of smoky mix
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Brown the Beef: In a heavy pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides.
2. Aromatic Base: Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until soft.
3. Combine: Stir in tomatoes, apricots, and the (Umimi) blend. Pour in beef broth and add smoky mix if desired.
4. Simmer: Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5–2 hours until the beef is tender and flavours meld.
5. Serve: Garnish with fresh mint and serve with couscous or flatbread.