Beef in Cumin Sauce

Ingredients

 * 1 – 2 pounds of stew meat, cut into large bite-sized pieces
 * 2 – 3 cloves of garlic, minced
 * 2 onions, finely chopped
 * juice of 2 limes or lemons, and/or a tablespoon of vinegar
 * 1 chile pepper, cleaned and chopped
 * 3 – 4 tomatoes, chopped (or canned tomatoes)
 * 2 cans tomato paste
 * 3 – 4 teaspoons of cumin
 * African hot sauce, or cayenne pepper or red pepper to taste
 * black pepper to taste
 * salt to taste
 * several mint leaves (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, bring the meat to a boil in an inch of water. Cover and reduce heat.
 * 2) While the meat is cooking, make a sauce by combining all the remaining ingredients in a separate pot. Bring to a slow boil. Turn off heat.
 * 3) Add the sauce to the meat. Simmer until meat is done, and then simmer some more.
 * 4) Serve with Baton de Manioc / Chikwangue or Fufu.