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Greek Cinnamon Braised Beef With Leeks And Tomatoes

Name: Greek Cinnamon Braised Beef With Leeks And Tomatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef chuck stew meat, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 large large leeks, trimmed, washed thoroughly, and cut into 1/2-inch rounds; 4 clove garlic cloves, minced; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground allspice; 1.5 cup crushed canned tomatoes; 2 cup halal beef broth; 0.25 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped for garnish

Tender chunks of beef simmered slowly with sweet leeks, tomatoes, and warm aromatic spices for a traditional home-style braise.

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

Technique to learn

Braising

Searing meat at high temperature and then cooking gently submerged in flavorful liquid over low heat until connective tissue softens.

Instructions

Step 1: Pat the beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Heat olive oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for 5 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove to a bowl.

Step 3: Turn heat down to medium, add sliced leeks and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes until leeks soften and turn translucent.

Step 4: Stir in ground cinnamon and allspice, letting them bloom in the warm pan for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in crushed tomatoes, halal beef broth, and return beef along with juices back to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with lid, and braise for 40 to 45 minutes until beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Cooking tips

Leeks trap dirt easily between their leaves, so slice them first and rinse thoroughly in a bowl of cold water.
Keep the braise at a bare simmer; boiling beef hard will make the meat tough rather than tender.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Greek; 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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