Persian Beef and Couscous

== Description ==
This is a great Persian dish that isn't too spicy. Substitute any kind of meat or poultry you want.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 lb boneless beef roast, in ¾ inch chunks
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ⅛ teaspoon pepper
* 2¼ cups beef stock
* 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
* 8 ounces white pearl onions, peeled
* 8 ounces butternut squash or sweet potatoes, in ½ inch cubes
* 3 tablespoons vinegar
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1 cup pitted prunes
* ¾ cup couscous (or quick cooking brown rice)
* chickpeas, to taste
== Directions ==
# Heat oil on medium high.
# Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper and brown in oil for 5–8 minutes, stirring frequently.
# Add stock and cinnamon, bring to boil.
# Reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
# Stir in onions, squash or sweet potato, vinegar, and honey, bring back to a boil Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until meat and vegetables are tender.
# Meanwhile, cook couscous in another pot.
# Add prunes and chickpeas to stew, cover, and heat just until mixture returns to a boil (about 2 minutes).
# Serve stew over couscous.
Category:Beef Recipes
Category:Brown rice Recipes
Category:Butternut squash Recipes
Category:Chickpea Recipes
Category:Couscous Recipes
Category:Side Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Pearl onion Recipes
Category:Persian Meat Dishes
Category:Potato Recipes
Category:Prune Recipes