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Yemeni Fahsa (Beef Sizzler)

1 h 55 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
from @chefjjskitchen8 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • spring onion (white part) (chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • garlic (chopped)Produce4 pieces
  • tomato (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • chili (whole or chopped (optional))Produce3 pieces
  • boneless beef chunks (cut into chunks)Meat900 g
  • olive oil (for sautéing)Pantry30 ml
  • tomato puréePantry30 g
  • saltSpices5 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • cumin powderSpices2 g
  • coriander powderSpices2 g
  • cardamom powderSpices2 g
  • cinnamon powderSpices2 g
  • water (boiling)Beverages960 ml
  • sahawiq helba (creamy fenugreek sauce) (creamy, for topping)Fresh100 g
  • bread (for serving)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

526kcal

Carbs
24 g
Proteins
49 g
Fat
26 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • fork
  • knife
  • cutting board

step by step

Method

  1. Chop the vegetables

    • Chop the white part of the spring onions.
    • Chop the garlic cloves.
    • Chop the tomatoes.
    Step 1

  2. Sauté the aromatics

    • Sauté the onions and garlic in a drizzle of olive oil.
    • Add the chilies if you want to make it sassy.
    Step 2

  3. Brown the beef

    • Once the aroma fills the kitchen, add the boneless beef chunks.
    • Brown the beef for about 5 to 6 minutes.
    Step 3

  4. Season and add tomatoes

    • Season with cumin, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powder, plus salt and pepper.
    • Add the tomato purée and the chopped tomatoes.
    • Stir everything together for about five minutes.
    Step 4

  5. Simmer the stew

    • Add 4 cups of boiling water.
    • Let the pot simmer until the meat starts falling apart.
    Step 5

  6. Shred the meat

    • Place the soft meat on a skillet and mash it with a fork.
    • Give the meat a generous pinch of salt.
    • Pour a generous cup of the sauce on top.
    • Stir it gently on medium heat.
    Step 6

  7. Top and serve

    • Once it bubbles, top it with the creamy sahawiq helba.
    • Serve it with some bread and enjoy.
    Step 7
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