Best 6 Tunisian Beef Stew Liftiyya Recipes

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Tunisian beef stew liftiyya is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. This classic dish is made with tender beef, aromatic spices, and a variety of vegetables. The beef is first browned in a pot, then simmered in a flavorful broth until it is fall-apart tender. The vegetables, which typically include carrots, potatoes, and turnips, are added to the pot and cooked until they are tender but still have a slight bite. The stew is then seasoned with a variety of spices, including cumin, coriander, and paprika. Finally, the stew is garnished with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

TUNISIAN BEEF STEW (LIFTIYYA)



Tunisian Beef Stew (Liftiyya) image

This recipe comes from the book "Real Stew". The name on the book was: Turnip,Tomato, Chickpea, and Spinach Stew with Beef from Tunisia (pretty long name). I'm posting the recipe as it appears on the book, but I made it on the crock pot, adding the chickpeas and spinach in the last 1/2 hour.

Provided by MsPia

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons tabil, Tabil-Tunisian Spice Mix
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb fresh tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons harissa, Harissa Paste
1/2 cup canned chick-peas
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs turnips, peeled and quartered
2/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
10 ounces spinach, cut into strips
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Roll the meat in Tabil and black pepper.
  • In a casserole, heat the olive the oil over medium heat.
  • Brown the meat with the onions until coated with a syrupy gravy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the water, the Harissa, chickpeas, and cayenne, and bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water, the turnips, parsley, spinach, and salt, season with black pepper, and cook until the turnips are easily pierced with a skewer, about an hour.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.4, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 1210.2, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 27.5

TUNISIAN MARINATED FLANK STEAK



Tunisian Marinated Flank Steak image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/4 cup fresh oregano
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon tumeric
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
Salt and pepper
1 (2-pound) flank steak

Steps:

  • Set a jumbo zip lock bag in a large glass measuring cup. Combine all the ingredients in the plastic bag. Score the flank steak and place in the bag. Seal the bag and chill. Marinate at least 20 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan. Remove the flank steak from the bag and pat dry. Grill 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest 5 to 10 minutes before carving.

TERIYAKI BEEF STEW



Teriyaki Beef Stew image

As they say, necessity is the mother of invention" I created this recipe because I had a package of stew meat I needed to use. I spotted the ginger beer in the fridge and rest was history. This stew has a delicious sweet-tangy flavor. It's nice to have a different way to serve an inexpensive meal. -Leslie Simms, Sherman Oaks, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds beef stew meat
1 bottle (12 ounces) ginger beer or ginger ale
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown beef in batches. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. , In a small bowl, combine the ginger beer, teriyaki sauce, garlic and sesame seeds; pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until meat is tender. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Stir in peas. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 528mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNISIAN VEGETABLE STEW



Tunisian Vegetable Stew image

This recipe was originally posted by Zenith, who is no longer active at Zaar. She was a wonderful chef, however, so when her recipes went up for adoption I grabbed as many as I could. This is one that had been in my cookbook for months and months, and I still haven't gotten around to trying it. She is greatly missed! Here's what she had to say about this recipe: "A quick and easy vegetarian meal, perfect when served over couscous."

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Stew

Time 36m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 thinly sliced onion
1/4 cup vegetable stock (or more)
3 cups thinly sliced cabbage
1 dash salt
1 large green pepper, diced or sliced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can chickpeas
1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup currants
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt

Steps:

  • Saute onions in stock for 5 minutes (or in oil, if you prefer).
  • Add cabbage, sprinkle with salt; saute for another 5 minutes (add more stock if needed).
  • Add pepper and spices (I increase the amount of all the spices); saute another minute.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chickpeas and raisins.
  • Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes till vegetables are tender.
  • Add lemon juice and salt to taste.
  • Serve over couscous (or rice, or another grain).

LABLABI (TUNISIAN CHICKPEA SOUP)



Lablabi (Tunisian Chickpea Soup) image

There are myriad ways to cook lablabi, the classic, cumin and garlic scented chickpea soup from Tunisia. This version, adapted from Joe Yonan's cookbook "Cool Beans" (Ten Speed Press, 2020), has crunchy, spice-sprinkled chickpeas garnishing the top, and a creamy, silky broth made from puréeing some of the chickpeas and stirring them back into the pot. It's earthy and satisfying, with a chile kick from harissa and a bright tanginess from a squeeze of lemon at the end.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     soups and stews, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 3/4 cup cooked chickpeas, or 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon za'atar, plus more to taste
1 1/2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and drained
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 loaf hearty rustic bread (about 8 ounces)
1 cup chopped onion, from 1 medium onion
6 garlic cloves, minced or finely grated
1 tablespoon ground cumin, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon harissa paste, plus more for serving
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, for serving
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the crispy chickpeas: Transfer chickpeas to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a clean dish towel or paper towels. Cover with another towel (or paper towels) on top, rubbing gently to dry. Remove top towel and let air-dry for at least 30 minutes and preferably 1 hour.
  • As chickpeas dry, start preparing the soup: In a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot, combine soaked chickpeas, 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, bay leaves and 1/2 teaspoon salt over high heat. Bring to a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover and cook until chickpeas are tender, about 1 to 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. While chickpeas are cooking, cut bread into thick slices, then tear slices into bite-size pieces. Place bread in one layer on large rimmed baking sheet and toast until crisp and light brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool on pan and set aside.
  • Finish the crunchy chickpeas: Raise oven temperature to 425 degrees. Remove the towels from baking sheet with the chickpeas, and toss the chickpeas with 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and za'atar until well coated. Roast until golden and crispy, about 13 to 18 minutes, tossing halfway through. When chickpeas are still hot, sprinkle lightly more salt. Taste and add more salt or za'atar, or both, if you'd like.
  • When the chickpeas for the soup are tender, discard bay leaves. Using a slotted spoon, transfer 2 cups of chickpeas, 1/2 cup of chickpea cooking liquid and 1/4 cup olive oil to a blender or food processor, and purée until smooth. (Alternatively, you can use an immersion blender to blitz half the chickpeas into a rough purée. Add the olive oil before puréeing. The broth won't be as silky as it would be puréed in a regular blender, but it will taste just as good.)
  • In a large skillet over medium-high, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cumin and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add a splash of the chickpea cooking liquid to the pan, and bring to a simmer to deglaze, scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Turn off heat.
  • Add chickpea purée and onion mixture to soup, along with harissa and lemon juice, and stir well. Add a little water if soup seems too thick, and more salt, if needed.
  • To serve, divide toasted bread pieces among soup bowls, then ladle in soup. Garnish with lemon zest, parsley, olive oil, more cumin and some of the crispy chickpeas - you'll have leftovers. Serve hot, with more harissa on the side.

NIGERIAN BEEF STEW RECIPE BY TASTY



Nigerian Beef Stew Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: plum tomatoes, red bell peppers, red onion, red onion, habanero peppers, garlic, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, water, vegetable oil, flank steak, fresh rosemary, paprika, curry powder, beef bouillon, bay leaf, white rice, fried plantain, scallion, fresh parsley

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

5 plum tomatoes, chopped, divided
2 red bell peppers, chopped
½ red onion, chopped
½ red onion, sliced
2 habanero peppers, chopped
6 cloves garlic
12 oz tomato paste
1 tablespoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, divided
½ cup water
1 cup vegetable oil
1 ½ lb flank steak, cut into strips
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 cubes beef bouillon
1 bay leaf
white rice, cooked, for serving
fried plantain, for serving
scallion, for serving
fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor or blender, combine 4 chopped plum tomatoes, red bell peppers, chopped red onion, habanero peppers, garlic cloves, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and water. Puree until smooth.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the remaining tomato, sliced onion, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add steak, rosemary, paprika, curry powder, and bullion cubes. Cook until the steak is golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the blended tomato and pepper mixture and the bay leaf.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer at low heat for 20 minutes, until the stew has thickened.
  • Fish out the bay leaf.
  • Remove stew from heat and let sit 10 minutes.
  • Serve with white rice and fried plantains. Garnish with scallions and parsley, if desired.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 750 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 21 grams

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut beef stew meat.
  • If you don't have ras el hanout, you can substitute a mixture of cumin, coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have preserved lemons, you can substitute fresh lemon zest and juice.
  • Serve the stew over couscous, rice, or your favorite type of bread.
  • Garnish the stew with fresh cilantro or parsley.

Conclusion:

Tunisian beef stew, also known as liftiyya, is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. The beef is braised in a rich tomato sauce flavored with a variety of spices, including ras el hanout, paprika, and cumin. The stew is typically served over couscous or rice, and it can be garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley. This dish is a great way to use up leftover beef, and it is also a good source of protein and vegetables.

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