Translated
http://www.familyspice.com/recipe_html/persian_eggplant_stew.html (basic recipe I used)
http://c-marie.suite101.com/persian-eggplant-stew–authentic-recipe-for-khoreshe-bodemjoon-a364970
Firstly the meat does not need to be beef, it can be made with lamb as well (i personally prefer lamb, it has more flavour). The meat is usually boneless, lean, and is cut into pieces of about 2x3x1.5 cm.