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Persian Beef Pot 3

Serves 4 to 6 Entree meat

Persian Beef Pot 3

Persian Beef Pot 3 is a staple of the home kitchen, crafted with the comforting simplicity that defines everyday Persian cooking. This dish is a heartwarming embrace, served on tables where family and friends gather for casual lunches or relaxed dinners. The recipe is an honest reflection of how Persian family cooks bring it to life, without ceremony but with an abundance of warmth.

When you taste this dish, expect tender beef cubes that have absorbed the subtle sweetness of carrots and the gentle, savory depth of onions. The oil enriches the dish, creating a luscious texture, while fine sea salt and black pepper are balanced by instinct, not measurement. It is a dish meant for sharing, inviting everyone to enjoy its uncomplicated, homely flavors.

Ingredients

  • 800 gbeef cubes
  • 2carrots
  • 1onion
  • 2 tbspoil
  • 500 mlwater
  • to tastefine sea salt and black pepper

Method

  1. Begin by seasoning 800 g of beef cubes generously with fine sea salt and black pepper. Use your hands to ensure the seasoning coats each piece evenly, enhancing the beef's natural flavors.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the beef cubes in a single layer, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Brown the beef on all sides until each piece develops a deep, rich color, which should take about 3-4 minutes per side. This step is crucial for building flavor.
  3. While the beef is browning, peel and slice 2 carrots into thick rounds and finely chop 1 onion. Once the beef is browned, remove it from the pot and set aside. Add the chopped onion to the pot, using the remaining oil and beef drippings to sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  4. Return the browned beef cubes to the pot with the onions. Add the sliced carrots and pour in 500 ml of water. Stir to combine, ensuring the water covers the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and allow the beef to braise slowly. Cook until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together, which you can tell when the beef easily breaks apart with a fork and the carrots are soft but not mushy.
  6. Taste the braised beef and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper if necessary. Serve the Persian Beef Pot 3 hot, accompanied by rice, bread, or a fresh salad, inviting everyone to share and enjoy the meal together.
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From the cookbook

Authentic Persian Cuisine

This recipe is from Authentic Persian Cuisine by Yassine Sbiti — the Persian volume in the ComidaTime International Cuisines series.

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