Garam masala braised beef | Les soeurs en vrac

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg blade roast, about 3 inches (8 cm) thick
• 3 shallots, chopped
• 6 dried figs or prunes, halved
• 1 tbsp double concentrated tomato paste
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 blond beer
• Approximately 2 cups of beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• Oil or butter
• Salt and pepper