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Khoresh karafs — beef, celery and herb stew

Khoresh karafs — beef, celery and herb stew

  • Main course
  • Autumn

A beef and celery stew with parsley, mint and a little lemon tang.

Active time1 h

Cooking3 h

Total3 h 30 min

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Ingredients

  • 10 celery stalks
  • 50 g fresh coriander
  • 1 onion
  • 3 cups of fresh parsley, volume measured after chopping
  • 400 g raw beef chuck
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 3 cups of water
  • 8 tbsp neutral oil
  • 3 tbsp pure lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp dried mint
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp canned crushed tomatoes

Preparation

  1. Dice the beef. Wash and chop the celery. Peel and dice the onion. Wash, dry and chop the coriander and parsley. Measure the parsley after chopping to obtain the listed volume.

    10 celery stalks
    50 g fresh coriander
    1 onion
    3 cups of fresh parsley, volume measured after chopping
    400 g raw beef chuck
    • knife
    • chopping board
    • clean tea towel

  2. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan. Add the celery, coriander, parsley and mint. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring. Set aside.

    8 tbsp neutral oil
    2 tbsp dried mint
    • frying pan
    • spatula

  3. Heat the remaining oil in a casserole. Soften the onion until translucent, then add and brown the beef. Stir in the turmeric and tomatoes. Add the water, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

    1 tsp ground turmeric
    3 cups of water
    2 tbsp canned crushed tomatoes
    • lidded casserole
    • spoon

  4. Add the sautéed celery and herbs, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer gently for about 2 h, stirring occasionally. The beef should be very tender and the celery soft.

    ½ tsp ground black pepper
    1 tsp salt
    • lidded casserole
    • spoon

  5. Add the lemon juice and simmer for another 10 minutes. The sauce should remain loose enough to coat the beef and celery. Serve hot.

    3 tbsp pure lemon juice
    • lidded casserole
    • spoon

Allergens

  • Celery

Composition to check for: Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Lupin, Milk, Molluscs, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites.

Sources and credits

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Khoresh karafs — beef, celery and herb stew