Beef Stew with Prunes (Persian Khoresh)

Ingredients

• 8 oz. pitted prunes
• 3 T. mild olive oil
• 2 lb. chuck roast or beef stew meat
• 1/4 t. cajun seasoning
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 1 t. turmeric
• 1 t. chicken soup base (or 1 cube bouillon)
• 1/2 t. coriander
• 1/2 t. cinnamon
• 1/2 t. freshly ground pepper
• 1 lb. carrots, unpeeled, cut into 1" pieces
• 1 cup orange juice
• 2 cups water
• 2 T. chopped fresh mint leaves