SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF STEW (LAHMEH FIL MEHLEH)
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 - 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chuck, allspice, cinnamon, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and use your hands to mix it well.
- Pour the oil into the bottom of a heavy, 6-quart ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven and place half the onions in the bottom. Place half of the meat over the onions, pressing it down very firmly with your hands. Scatter half the potatoes, prunes and eggplant over the top of the meat. Add the remaining onions to the pot and press the remaining meat over the top of the onions. Scatter the remaining potatoes, prunes and eggplant over the meat.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomato paste, 2 1/2 cups of water, sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tamarind, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and mix until smooth. Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat so that the mixture cooks at a strong simmer. Cook until the sauce is thick and the potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 2 hours. (The dish is often better if prepared a day in advance, refrigerated and reheated in a 350-degree oven before serving.) Season the stew to taste with salt and pepper and serve with Syrian rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 397, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 745 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Mr Man
mm5@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I loved the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg; it gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'
Khalida Rana
khalida@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.
Riaz Amani
r@gmail.comThis was my first time making this recipe, and it turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.
Zayneb Gr
grz6@gmail.comI've tried many sweet and sour beef stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I love the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg; it gives the dish a unique and delicious
Mohd amir Shaikh
shaikhm@gmail.comThis recipe is a family favorite! The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and sour. I love serving it over rice or noodles.
Ali Tanoli
tanoliali64@yahoo.comI made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender beef and the flavorful sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
Moses Svinurai
s-moses@hotmail.frThis was a great recipe! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gift Vany
v_g42@hotmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I loved the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg; it gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'
M “Sparkler” M
mm@hotmail.comI'm so glad I found this recipe! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.
Janzaib Ali
janzaib-a@gmail.comThis was my first time making this recipe, and it turned out great! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.
Craig Daffern
craigd39@gmail.comI've tried many sweet and sour beef stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I love the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg; it gives the dish a unique and delicious
Ayesha Fashion
fashion-ayesha@yahoo.comThis recipe is a family favorite! The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly sweet and sour. I love serving it over rice or noodles.
jhoy Anobar
j_a@yahoo.comI made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the tender beef and the flavorful sauce. I'll definitely be making this again.
Elan Slimani
elanslimani@hotmail.frThis was a great recipe! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.
ISD Miraz
isd.miraz0@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The beef was fall-apart tender, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I loved the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg; it gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'
Mamello Lesabe
lesabe85@gmail.comThis was a delicious and easy recipe to follow. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gae Mathew
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Ashishjung Chettri
ashishjungchettri@hotmail.comThis was my first time making sweet and sour beef stew, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow, and the ingredients were easy to find. The beef was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and sour. I served it over ric
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Daria Isaenko
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