Description
A delicious and aromatic dish featuring tender lamb or beef marinated with spices and served with steamed rice or flatbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Lamb or Beef (Choose cuts with some fat for tenderness.)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Essential for authentic flavor.)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Pairs beautifully with the other spices.)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Can be substituted with ground coriander.)
- ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander (Can be omitted if necessary.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Feel free to adjust according to taste.)
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground is always best.)
- 4 cloves Garlic (Minced, adds depth.)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Can substitute with olive oil.)
- 2 large Onions (Thinly sliced, essential for flavor.)
- 2 tablespoons Pomegranate Molasses (Imparts unique sweet-tart flavor.)
- ¼ cup Lemon Juice (Fresh lemon juice is preferable.)
- ½ cup Chicken or Beef Stock (Opt for low-sodium versions.)
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped, adds flavor and presentation.)
- ¼ cup Fresh Mint (Chopped, enhances aroma.)
- Steamed Rice or Flatbread (Completes your meal.)
Instructions
- Begin by placing the lamb or beef in a mixing bowl. Add ground turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and let it marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add thinly sliced onions and caramelize them for about 10 minutes until they’re golden brown.
- Sprinkle the minced garlic into the pan with the onions. Sauté together for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Increase the heat to medium-high and add the marinated meat to the skillet. Sear the meat until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in pomegranate molasses and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken or beef stock, bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours until fork-tender.
- Just before serving, stir in the chopped parsley and mint, reserving some for garnish.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or wrapped in flatbread, garnished with extra parsley and mint.
Notes
- This dish can be made with either lamb or beef depending on your preference.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste to achieve the desired flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg