Trim the fat from a 6 pound boneless rib eye of beef. Mix together 1/2 cup coarsely cracked pepper and 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom. Spread the mixture thoroughly over the beef and press it in with the palm of the hand. Marinate the beef overnight in a mixture of 1 cup soy sauce, 3/4 cup vinegar, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Wrap the beef in aluminum foil and roast it in a slow oven (300 degrees) for 2 hours for medium rare. Serves 6 to 8.
