Serves 3
4 cloves garlic, peeled, and minced
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon to taste
1/4 teaspoon white sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup water, divided
Combine left over glaze ingredients in a bowl. Divide the mixture evenly between two dishes, and stir each to combine. Cover dishes with foil and refrigerate for 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (100 degrees C.) Butter a small baking dish.
Combine the vegetable garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, cinnamon and sugar, pour into 1/2-cup portion of the foil layer. Place prepared baking dish over foil. In a wire rack or deep bowl, combine beef and water, bringing 1/2 cup to a boil.
Simmer mixture, uncovered, until thickened. Stir in the salt; cook. Pour into prepared baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees F (80 degrees C) and the temperature outside is 140 degrees F (60 degrees C.)