Beef and potato tzimmes with prunes

Celebrate the abundance and richness of the High Holidays!

Portions: 8

Portion Size: ~ 8 oz. (4 oz. meat, 4 oz. potatoes)

Ingredients:

2 lbs. beef brisket

½ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper

3 T. vegetable oil

1 ½ cups onion, coarsely chopped

Water

1 tsp. cinnamon

½ tsp. allspice

¼ tsp. nutmeg

2 lbs. new potatoes

1 lb. pitted prunes

2 T. sugar

Garnish:

Sprigs of fresh Italian parsley or watercress

Directions:

• Heat a heavy pan and add the oil. Season the meat with salt and pepper. Brown the meat on all sides.

• Remove meat from pan and add the onions and sauté until soft. Return the meat to the pan and add enough water to cover meat.

• Add the spices and simmer for 1 ½ hours.

• Add the potatoes, prunes, sugar and more water to cover.

• Simmer for 45 minutes longer.

• Serve hot and season with black pepper. Garnish with fresh Italian parsley or watercress.