Saudi Beef Stew
A hearty beef stew from Saudi Arabia, slow-cooked in the oven to perfection. This dish is a staple of Saudi cuisine, with tender beef and flavorful spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef stew meat
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●2 medium carrots
- ●2 medium potatoes
- ●2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●1 teaspoon cumin
- ●1 teaspoon coriander
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- 2
Season the beef with salt and black pepper.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the beef until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- 5
Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
- 6
Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the carrots and potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes.
- 8
Add the cumin, coriander, and tomato paste to the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- 9
Return the beef to the pot and add enough water to cover the meat.
- 10
Cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- 11
Braise the stew for 2 1/2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- 12
Serve the stew hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.