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Egyptian Tomato Braised Black Eyed Peas With Coriander Seared Beef

Name: Egyptian Tomato Braised Black Eyed Peas With Coriander Seared Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Egyptian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lb halal beef sirloin, cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1.5 cups strained tomato puree; 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, rinsed; 1 tsp salt

A comforting Egyptian home-cooking staple featuring tender beef browned with warm coriander and simmered alongside black-eyed peas in a rich garlic tomato sauce.

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

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Technique to learn

Garlic-Coriander Tasha Infusion

Cooking ground coriander with minced garlic in warm fat briefly releases aromatic essential oils before adding liquids.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a wide Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Season beef cubes with half the ground coriander and half the salt, then sear until deeply browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium, add remaining oil and chopped onion, and cook until softened and golden brown, about 6 minutes.

Step 4: Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and remaining coriander, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and darkened.

Step 5: Pour in tomato puree and 1 cup of water, bring to a simmer, and return the browned beef to the pot. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6: Fold in the cooked black-eyed peas and remaining salt, cover loosely, and simmer for another 8 minutes until peas are heated through and sauce thickens.

Cooking tips

Using precooked or canned black-eyed peas saves time while allowing them to absorb the tomato base during final simmer.
Searing beef over high heat seals in flavor before braising, creating a deep fond at the bottom of the pot.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Egyptian; 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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