Mawmenye (Lentils and Beef Stew)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/4 pounds lean beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup diced turnip
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup raisins
• 2/3 cup chopped dried figs