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Bahian Coconut Braised Beef With Hearts Of Palm

Name: Bahian Coconut Braised Beef With Hearts Of Palm
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs halal beef chuck stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 tbsp red palm oil; 1 cup unsweetened full-fat coconut milk; 1 cup hearts of palm, sliced into half-inch rounds; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup diced tomatoes, canned with juices; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Tender halal beef chuck slow-simmered with coconut milk, vibrant red palm oil, tender hearts of palm, and fresh cilantro in classic Bahian coastal style.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Searing and Low Braising

Browning meat at high temperature locks in flavor before a low-heat simmering process breaks down tough fibers for tender beef.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the beef chuck cubes evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat red palm oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.

Step 3: Add beef in a single layer and sear for 6 to 8 minutes until nicely browned on all sides, then transfer to a plate.

Step 4: Sauté the diced onion and garlic in the remaining oil in the pot for 3 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 5: Return browned beef to the pot, pour in the diced tomatoes and coconut milk, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until beef is tender.

Step 6: Stir in the sliced hearts of palm and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in fresh cilantro before serving.

Cooking tips

Use authentic red palm oil to give the dish its signature rich orange hue and traditional flavor.
Serve over hot steamed white rice to absorb the fragrant coconut sauce.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Brazilian; 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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