Omuvi (onion and meat stew)

Instructions

1. Cut the meat into 3 to 4 cm pieces and season with salt, pepper and paprika.
2. Thinly slice the onions.
3. In a casserole dish, heat the oil and brown the meat over high heat for 5 minutes, then set aside.
4. In the same casserole dish, fry the onions over low heat for 15 minutes, until they are well softened and golden.
5. Add the chopped garlic and tomato purée, stir for 2 minutes, then return the meat.
6. Pour in the water, cover and simmer over very low heat for about 1 h 15, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick.