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Saxon Braised Beef Stew With Marjoram And Parsnips

Name: Saxon Braised Beef Stew With Marjoram And Parsnips
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs halal beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; 2 medium parsnips, peelev and sliced into rounds; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp dried marjoram; 0.5 tsp ground caraway seeds; 2.5 cups halal beef broth

A comforting Saxon-inspired beef braise featuring tender beef cubes simmered in a savory caraway and marjoram broth with root vegetables.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 75 min
Total: 95 min

Technique to learn

Braising

Slowly cooking seared meat in liquid inside a covered vessel at low temperatures to tenderize tough cuts.

Instructions

Step 1: Season beef chuck cubes evenly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear beef in batches until deeply browned, about 6 minutes total; set beef aside on a plate.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add chopped onions to the pan, and sauté for 8 minutes until softened and light golden.

Step 4: Stir in tomato paste, dried marjoram, and ground caraway seeds, stirring constantly for 1 minute to roast spices.

Step 5: Pour in halal beef broth while scraping up all browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven.

Step 6: Return beef and juices to the pot, add sliced parsnips, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer gently over low heat for 60 minutes until beef is fork-tender.

Cooking tips

Browning the meat in small batches prevents overcrowding and ensures a rich, dark stew color.
Caraway provides classic German aroma; crush seeds freshly for stronger flavor.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by German; 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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