Beef Stew Recipe - Arabic Beef - Beef - Slow cooker Beef

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and works well for cooking.

Heat olive oil in a decent sized pot over medium heat.

Add cumin seeds, black peppercorns, green cardamom, and cinnamon stick to the pot.

Pierce the black lemon and add it to the pot.

Add chopped onions and carrots, then minced garlic; stir to combine.

Add beef and brown for about 4 minutes.

Season with salt and sprinkle in turmeric and cumin powder, and optionally coriander powder and fresh chili.

Add fresh tomatoes and a splash of water; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes.

Add cold water to cover the beef, bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

Add chickpeas, eggplant, and potatoes, along with tomato paste; stir to combine.

Cover and cook on medium heat for another 15 minutes until vegetables are tender.

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