LEBANESE/SYRIAN BAZELLA
After having lived in Syria for the past year for school, I learned how to make several authentic dishes. They will probably taste different outside the Middle East due to the availability of items seasonally and brands of ingredients used. This dish is a blend of carrots, peas and meat in a tomato-based broth that is served with Middle Eastern-style rice. Arabs are used to having family over--it's a family based culture--so it's meant to be shared.
Provided by Mustafas Cook
Categories Stew
Time 2h30m
Yield 8 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut onion in to small pieces. Do not mince or chop too finely, but at the same time, do not cut or chop too coarsely. Set aside.
- Wash carrots and cut them into 1/4" thick pieces. Basically, you don't want them too thin or they will disintegrate into the broth. You can peel them if you prefer, before cutting. Set aside.
- In a large frying pan, brown the meat with some seasoning salt and pepper. Add the onion and some olive oil from the bottle. Make sure all the meat is brown. Set aside.
- In a stew pan, fry the 3 tbsp of tomato paste in the 1/4 cup olive oil for about 5-8 minutes. If it seems dry-looking, add a small amount of extra oil at a time. It should look chunky in the oil, not runny like soup. Stir constantly, it will burn very fast!
- Reduce the heat, add first 2 cups of water. Stand back, it may spit at you! Keep adding until all 6 cups have been added. Add the soup cubes. Let this boil for 5 minutes. Scrape the bottom of the pan, making sure all of the tomato paste mixes in the water.
- Add the meat, carrots and peas. Allow to come to a boil (takes about 5 minutes) then reduce heat to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to your taste. Cook until meat is tender. Cooking time depends on the quality of meat.
- Serve with Middle Eastern rice.
- Extra water may be added to counter-act any saltiness or if too much evaporated out while cooking.
- Cooking times may vary depending on stove type. Just keep on eye on it and never walk away from cooking food! Stainless steel or a non-stick pan may be used. I prefer non-stick. This may also be transferred to a large crock pot and set on low. Yield depends on how much water is allowed to boil out, but pretty much it makes a lot! Count on leftovers if you're not having people over.
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Pratima Tamang
[email protected]I love the flavors in this dish. It's a great way to try something new and different.
Olu Tope
[email protected]This was a really good recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
arm.ramsy Arm
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve when you're having company.
Jeff MacNamara
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but overall it was still pretty good.
Vuyani Makhafu
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really easy to make and the results were delicious.
Arn Arc
[email protected]This was a great recipe to try something new. The flavors were unique and it was a hit with my family.
Sulav Gaming YT
[email protected]I love the flavors in this dish. It's a great way to try something new and different.
Jorrie Jordaan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and it turned out really well. I would definitely make it again.
Mac Davis
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve when you're having company.
Renotte Didier
[email protected]This was a really good recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it.
M sohail Sohail
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I think I might have forgotten to add the salt.
Charlotte Wilson
[email protected]This was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables. I added some diced carrots and celery and it turned out really well.
Lazarus Umelo
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Adekomi Abdulqudus
[email protected]This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but overall it was still pretty good.
Phillipine Thema
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! It was surprisingly easy to make and the results were amazing.
Ernest Boamah
[email protected]This was a great dish to try something different. The flavors were exotic and it was a hit with my family.
Kwaxi Kritikal
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually add a little extra garlic and cumin.
Rehan Aly
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.