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Middle Eastern Beef Gratin

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. sumac and onion, a proper slow-cook, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 980 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook75 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Middle Eastern Beef Gratin
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the sumac and onion 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. Cover and cook low and slow, stirring now and then, until rich and spoonable.

Stir in the za'atar and the rest of the sumac and onion flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek 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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