SRI LANKAN BEEF SMORE

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Categories     Sauce     Beef     Roast     Simmer     Boil

Yield serves 4¿6

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 2 1/2-pound piece of beef (shoulder meat, tied as a roast, or a piece of chuck, or even brisket-any beef chunk suitable for braising)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds
1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon whole fenugreek seeds
4 tablespoons olive or canola oil
One 2-inch cinnamon stick
1 large onion, finely chopped
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups beef or chicken stock
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup coconut milk from a well-shaken can

Steps:

  • Pat the meat dry and sprinkle lightly with salt and lots of black pepper.
  • Set a small cast-iron or other heavy frying pan over medium heat. When very hot, sprinkle in the coriander, cumin, fennel, and fenugreek seeds. Stir for 30 seconds or so until the spices just start to emit a roasted aroma. Empty onto a piece of paper towel, and, when cooled off a bit, grind the spices in a clean coffee grinder or crush in a mortar.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Pour the oil into an ovenproof casserole-type pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the meat and brown on all sides. Remove to a plate. Add the cinnamon, onions, ginger, and garlic. Stir and cook 4-5 minutes. Add the vinegar, stock, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the beef as well as its accumulated juices. Bring to a boil, stirring the sauce. Cover and place in oven. Cook, basting and turning every 20 minutes or so, about 2-2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Remove pan from oven. Add the coconut milk, stir, and bring to a simmer before serving.

MAURO AUREL
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Avoid this recipe at all costs. The beef was dry and the sauce was watery.


Dominic Langwe
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. The beef was tough and the sauce was flavorless.


Suraj Karmakar
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I would not recommend this recipe. The beef was overcooked and the sauce was too salty.


Daphine Asimwe
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This dish is not worth the effort. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland.


Janice Standley
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


MAHADI ARAFAT
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This dish is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very flavorful. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Gilbert Garcia
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I love this recipe! The beef is always tender and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it.


Asaimali 786 Asaimali
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This dish was amazing! The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Isaac bohyeba donkoh
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef is so tender and the sauce is delicious. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a perfect meal.


Maal sk Grant
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this dish was surprisingly mild. The flavors were well-balanced and the beef was very tender. I would definitely make this again.


Clark Jordans
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The beef is fall-apart tender and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend it for a special occasion.


Bophelo Moraba
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I love serving it with rice and vegetables.


Rai Sab
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Nahom binyam
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I love Sri Lankan food and this recipe did not disappoint! The beef was perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


nazif niazai
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are spectacular. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


Ritaj Ghoniem
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I'm not usually a fan of beef, but this dish changed my mind! The beef was so tender and juicy, and the spices were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


kevin mcgovern
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This dish is a wonderful blend of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. The beef is cooked to perfection and the sauce is incredibly flavorful. I highly recommend trying this recipe!


Valeria Zamora torres
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved the unique flavors of the Sri Lankan spices. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was delicious. We'll definitely be making this again.


Aiza Waqas
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This Sri Lankan beef smore was an absolute delight! The beef was tender and flavorful, and the spices were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the addition of the coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy and rich flavor.