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Braised Beef Tabbouleh

Our tested Braised Beef Tabbouleh: spiced, generous, and balanced with tahini and lemon. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 3,997 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook40 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Braised Beef Tabbouleh
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tahini and lemon elements, and pat the beef dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the beef. Lower the heat, cover, and braise gently until everything is meltingly tender.

Stir in the chickpeas and the rest of the tahini and lemon flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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