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Madagascan Beef Shank And Cranberry Bean Stew

Name: Madagascan Beef Shank And Cranberry Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Madagascan
Ingredients: 600 g Boneless beef shank (cut into 1-inch cubes); 400 g Cooked cranberry beans, drained; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil; 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced; 1.5 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated; 4 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 medium Tomatoes, diced; 3 cup Beef stock, halal-certified

A comforting Malagasy home-style stew combining tender braised beef shank with mild cranberry beans in a ginger and tomato broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Total: 75 min

Technique to learn

Searing and Low-Simmer Braising

Browning meat at high temperatures creates rich color and depth before slowly simmering in liquid to break down tough fibers into tenderness.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Season beef shank cubes with salt and black pepper, then sear in batches for 5 minutes until browned on all sides; transfer to a plate.
Step 3: Sauté diced yellow onion, grated ginger, and minced garlic in the same pot for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Step 4: Stir in diced tomatoes and return the seared beef to the pot, tossing to coat in the aromatic tomato mixture.

Step 5: Pour in halal beef stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until beef is tender.

Step 6: Stir in drained cranberry beans and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until thick and rich. Serve hot with white rice.

Cooking tips

Browning the beef shank thoroughly creates a deep savory foundation for the broth.
If cranberry beans are unavailable, borlotti or pinto beans work as an excellent alternative.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Madagascan; 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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