Hore'i - Yemeni Spiced Beef Shanks




2 lb 3 oz beef shanks, cut into thick chunks
2 medium onions, peeled and quartered
5 garlic cloves, peeled
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp caraway
1/4 tsp of each: saffron threads, cardamom, and turmeric
1 - 2 hot red chili peppers, chopped
Boiled white rice, to serve


Place the beef chunks in a large saucepan and cover with cold water.
Bring to a boil, skimming as necessary.
Add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and spices.
Add 1 or 2 chili peppers, as desired.
Cover and simmer over low heat for about 1 1/2 hours until the meat is tender and the juice has reduced to a thick sauce.
Serve hot with boiled white rice.