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Charred Beef Bowl

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. cumin and coriander, a proper char, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.4 from 1,474 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Charred Beef Bowl
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and coriander 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. Cook over a fierce heat until well charred in patches, then finish through.

Stir in the pomegranate molasses and the rest of the cumin and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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