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Afghan Caramelized Turnip And Spiced Beef Braise

Name: Afghan Caramelized Turnip And Spiced Beef Braise
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Afghan
Ingredients: 500 g boneless beef chuck, halal certified, cut into bite-sized cubes; 3 medium purple-top turnips, peeled and cut into thick wedges; 1 large yellow onion, sliced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups beef stock, halal certified

Tender beef chunks simmered with pan-seared turnip wedges in a warm aromatic gravy seasoned with cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and dark brown sugar.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 70 min

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Technique to learn

Sear-Braising

Browning proteins and vegetables at high heat to generate Maillard browning before cooking gently covered in liquid.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat and sear turnip wedges for 5 minutes until edges are golden brown, then set aside.
Step 2: Add remaining oil to the pot and sear beef cubes for 6 minutes until deeply browned on all sides, then remove beef and set aside.

Step 3: Add sliced onion to the pot and cook for 6 minutes until soft and caramelized, then stir in tomato paste, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and brown sugar.

Step 4: Return browned beef to the pot, pour in beef stock, cover with a tight lid, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 5: Add caramelized turnips back to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 15 minutes until turnips and beef are fork-tender.

Step 6: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then let rest for 5 minutes before serving alongside steamed rice.

Cooking tips

Searing turnips before braising seals in their moisture and deepens their natural sweetness.
Choose firm, small-to-medium turnips for a milder flavor and smoother texture.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Afghan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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