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Colombian Posta Cartagenera Beef With Spiced Panela Gravy

Name: Colombian Posta Cartagenera Beef With Spiced Panela Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Colombian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 tbsp ground panela, or dark brown sugar; 4 clove garlic, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp ground allspice; 2 cup halal beef broth; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

A comforting coastal Colombian style braised beef chuck cooked in a dark caramelised panela and warm spice reduction.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 50 min
Total: 65 min

Technique to learn

Panela Caramelisation Searing

Melting unrefined cane sugar in hot oil to coat raw beef, building intense color and deep molasses flavor before braising.

Instructions

Step 1: Season the beef chuck cubes with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, then stir in ground panela for 2 minutes until dark and melted.
Step 3: Add seasoned beef to the hot caramelised panela and sear for 5 minutes until deeply browned on all sides.

Step 4: Add diced yellow onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 5: Stir in tomato paste, ground allspice, and halal beef broth, scraping up any dark bits sticking to the skillet bottom.

Step 6: Cover tightly, lower heat to low, and simmer gently for 40 minutes until beef is tender and sauce turns into a glossy dark gravy.

Cooking tips

Watch the melting panela carefully so it darkens into a rich syrup without burning.
Pair with fluffy white rice and sliced avocado to balance the deep savory sweetness.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Colombian; 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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