Ingredients

  • 2 lbs round steaks, cut into 1 inch cubes (buy tenderized)
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup red wine
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bay leaves (whole)
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups cooked rice

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Mix steak cubes and butter in a large bowl to cover steak with butter.
  • Arrange steak cubes in a large baking dish.
  • Mix together tomato paste, broth, wine and vinegar in mixing bowl.
  • Stir in olives, brown sugar and garlic.
  • Pour over steak cubes to coat.
  • Arrange bay leaves over beef mixture.
  • Sprinkle over with the raisins.
  • Then sprinkle over all with the cinnamon and ground cloves.
  • Cover tightly with foil.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Remove the bay leaves, and discard them.
  • Arrange the hot cooked rice on a large serving platter and spoon the meat and sauce over.