Beef with stock

1 lb beef chuck , boneless cut into 1 inch pieces 2 -3 garlic cloves , minced (I didn't have any so I used 1 tsp of granulated garlic instead) 1 -2 teaspoon[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large onion , chopped 3 -4 garlic cloves , minced 1 green pepper , chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat 1[...]

3 pounds beef stew meat 1 1/2 pounds yellow onions  finely chopped 1/4 cup Olive Oil   For the Stock  2 ounces Sour Plums , dry (also called golden prunes or[...]