Beef Soup Kharcho (Classic Version)

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• 2 lbs beef(traditionally chuck or brisket)
• 2 medium onions(finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup rice(uncooked, rinsed in 5 waters)
• 2 large tomatoes(peeled and pureed in a blender)
• 2 Tbsp Tkemali sauce(or 1-2 Tbsp red wine vinegar)
• 8 twigs fresh parsley(2 whole, 6 finely chopped)
• 8 twigs fresh cilantro(2 whole, 6 finely chopped)
• 1 Tbsp khmeli-tsuneli spice mix(see notes)
• 2 cloves garlic(pressed)
• 2 red hot chili peppers(whole and undamaged)
• 1 Kosher salt(to taste)
• 1 Black pepper(to taste)
• 1 More chopped parsley and cilantro(for garnish when serving)