Khoresht-e Sib

Directions

1. 1
   Fry the onion in 2 tablespoons of the butter or oil in a large saucepan until soft and golden.
2. 2
   Add the meat, and turn to brown it all over.
3. 3
   Add salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
4. 4
   Cover with about 2 1/2 cups of water.
5. 5
   Bring to the boil, remove any scum, and simmer gently for 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat is very tender, adding water as needed to keep the meat moist.
6. 6
   Peel and core the apples and cut into thick slices.
7. 7
   Saute gently in the remaining butter or oil in a large skillet until lightly colored all over.
8. 8
   Add to the meat stew with the lemon juice.
9. 9
   Cook for a further 5 minutes, or until tender.
10. 10
    Do not allow the apples to disintegrate, unless you prefer to mash them to a puree with a fork.
11. 11
    Serve with plain rice.
12. 12
    You can add 1/3 cup split peas to the stew 1/2 hour before the end of the cooking, and chicken can be used instead of meat.