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Somali Spiced Beef Suqaar With Green Chiles And Potatoes

Name: Somali Spiced Beef Suqaar With Green Chiles And Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Somali
Ingredients: 500 g beef sirloin, diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp xawaash spice blend, equal mix cumin coriander cardamom turmeric cinnamon; 2 medium yellow potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 whole serrano chile, finely chopped; 120 ml beef broth, halal certified; 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed

Tender diced beef quick-braised with tomatoes, gold potatoes, aromatic xawaash spice blend, and fresh green chiles.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

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Technique to learn

Xawaash Blooming

Toasting Somali xawaash spice mix directly in warm oil with aromatics to release essential oils before adding liquids.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or wide saute pan over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add the diced beef in a single layer and sear for 4 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove with a slotted spoon.

Step 3: Turn heat to medium, add diced onion, minced garlic, and chopped serrano chile to the pan, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.

Step 4: Stir in the xawaash spice mix and heat for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Add diced potatoes, chopped tomatoes, and beef broth, stirring to lift any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 6: Return the seared beef to the skillet, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens.

Step 7: Remove cover, stir in fresh lime juice, and season with salt before serving hot.

Cooking tips

Serve with sliced bananas on the side for authentic Somali sweet and savory pairing.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Somali; 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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