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Palestinian Braised Beef And Freekeh Pilaf With Caramelized Garlic

Name: Palestinian Braised Beef And Freekeh Pilaf With Caramelized Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 1.5 cup cracked green freekeh, rinsed thoroughly in cold water; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp ground cumin; 3 cup halal beef broth, warmed; 0.25 cup toasted pine nuts, for garnish; 1 tsp sea salt

A comforting one-pot Palestinian pilaf featuring nutty cracked green freekeh, spiced lean ground beef, fragrant allspice, and toasted pine nuts.

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

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Technique to learn

Toast-Braising Freekeh

Sautéing cracked green wheat in aromatics before simmering in broth to release its smoky flavor and lock in a firm texture.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a wide heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until simmering.
Step 2: Add diced onion and ground beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon for 7 minutes until fully browned.

Step 3: Stir in ground allspice, cumin, and sea salt, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4: Add the rinsed cracked freekeh to the pot and stir constantly for 2 minutes to lightly toast the grains in olive oil.

Step 5: Pour in warmed halal beef broth, bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and cover tightly with a lid.

Step 6: Simmer covered for 25 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed and freekeh is tender; let rest covered off heat for 5 minutes before scattering toasted pine nuts over top.

Cooking tips

Rinse freekeh multiple times to remove any small debris before cooking.
Allow the dish to rest off the heat covered so the grains finish steaming evenly.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Palestinian; 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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