Levantine (Syrian) Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb cubed beef stew meat or chuck, cut into cubes
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion or shallot finely chopped
• 1 tsp Syrian 7 spice
• 1 tsp salt
• 12 ounces bag of mini carrots, cut in half
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 14 oz tomato sauce
• 14 oz canned crushed or chopped tomatoes
• 2 cups of water
• 1/2 cup of frozen peas
• 4 Tablespoons EVOO
• 6 garlic cloves smashed
• 1 head cilantro/coriander, washed, removed stems and finely chopped