SWEET-AND-SOUR BEEF STEW (LAHMEH FIL MEHLEH)
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories dinner, main course
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 - 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the chuck, allspice, cinnamon, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and use your hands to mix it well.
- Pour the oil into the bottom of a heavy, 6-quart ovenproof casserole or Dutch oven and place half the onions in the bottom. Place half of the meat over the onions, pressing it down very firmly with your hands. Scatter half the potatoes, prunes and eggplant over the top of the meat. Add the remaining onions to the pot and press the remaining meat over the top of the onions. Scatter the remaining potatoes, prunes and eggplant over the meat.
- In a large bowl, combine the tomato paste, 2 1/2 cups of water, sugar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, tamarind, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and mix until smooth. Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover the pot and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Adjust the heat so that the mixture cooks at a strong simmer. Cook until the sauce is thick and the potatoes are tender but not mushy, about 2 hours. (The dish is often better if prepared a day in advance, refrigerated and reheated in a 350-degree oven before serving.) Season the stew to taste with salt and pepper and serve with Syrian rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 397, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 745 milligrams, Sugar 27 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Deepansha Wadhera
w-deepansha@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful.
S STR TV Shamim
s-s@aol.comThis stew is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.
Animated Area
a-area0@hotmail.frI love the sweet and sour flavors in this stew. It's a great change from the usual beef stew.
Mapaseka Dyasi
dyasi_m@hotmail.frThis stew is so hearty and flavorful. It's perfect for a cold winter night.
Razia Abbasi
razia_a@aol.comThis was the best beef stew I've ever had. The meat was so tender and the sauce was perfect.
Noman Khan2234
k-noman7@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! The stew was easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making it again.
Noha Begum
noha-b@yahoo.comI've made this stew several times and it's always a hit. The beef is always tender and the sauce is flavorful.
Breyanta Bourgeois
bourgeois54@yahoo.comThis stew is so delicious and comforting. I love the combination of sweet and sour flavors.
Abdullahyaseen Abdullahyaseen
a_a@hotmail.frThis is my go-to recipe for beef stew. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Tinika Vincenzi
vincenzitinika@hotmail.frI love this stew! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
James Nginyo
nj16@hotmail.frThis recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I was able to balance it out by adding some extra vinegar.
TAKDIR SUBBA
takdir.s@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of sweet and sour dishes, but this stew was surprisingly good. The beef was very tender and the sauce was flavorful without being too sweet.
denise schneider Liebhard
d.l51@gmail.comThis stew is amazing! The flavors are so complex and the beef is fall-apart tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Virginie Bruce
b@gmail.comThe beef was a bit tough, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cut of beef next time.
Erin Taylor
t-erin41@aol.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great! I used flank steak instead of beef stew meat and it was still very tender.
Samuyal Chaudhary
samuyal@yahoo.comI made this stew for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Faiza Khalid
kfaiza@yahoo.comThis sweet and sour beef stew is a great way to change up your dinner routine. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced between sweet and sour.