TUNISIAN BEEF STEW (LIFTIYYA)

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This recipe comes from the book "Real Stew". The name on the book was: Turnip,Tomato, Chickpea, and Spinach Stew with Beef from Tunisia (pretty long name). I'm posting the recipe as it appears on the book, but I made it on the crock pot, adding the chickpeas and spinach in the last 1/2 hour.

Provided by MsPia

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons tabil, Tabil-Tunisian Spice Mix
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb fresh tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons harissa, Harissa Paste
1/2 cup canned chick-peas
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs turnips, peeled and quartered
2/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
10 ounces spinach, cut into strips
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Roll the meat in Tabil and black pepper.
  • In a casserole, heat the olive the oil over medium heat.
  • Brown the meat with the onions until coated with a syrupy gravy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the water, the Harissa, chickpeas, and cayenne, and bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water, the turnips, parsley, spinach, and salt, season with black pepper, and cook until the turnips are easily pierced with a skewer, about an hour.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.4, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 1210.2, Carbohydrate 29.9, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 11.4, Protein 27.5

Niket Mandel
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Can't wait to try this recipe!


Badnam Khan
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I'll definitely be making this stew again soon.


Mark Bastalec
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This was one of the best beef stews I've ever had.


Naomi Bergen
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves beef stews.


Abdullah Suhail
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and doesn't require any special ingredients.


Squooter Man
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I love that this stew can be made in one pot. It's so easy to clean up!


Nadeen Aly
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty and filling, and it will warm you up from the inside out.


Rizwana sahir Sahir
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The sauce was rich and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice.


Ronnie wizzy
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The beef was so tender and flavorful. I could tell that it had been cooked for a long time.


Drhasan sheikh Yousuf
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This was a delicious and authentic Tunisian dish. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves stews.


Charlotte Evens
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I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the rich, flavorful sauce.


Skizzie Izzie
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Daisy clements
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I served this stew with couscous, and it was the perfect pairing.


Amanuel fantaw
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This stew was so easy to make. I just threw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Paro Paru
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The flavors in this stew were incredible. I especially loved the hint of cumin and coriander.


SABBIR SHEIKH
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This was my first time making Liftiyya, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and the dish was delicious.


Sagar Singthakuri
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I'm not usually a fan of stews, but this one was really good. The beef was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and satisfying.


saama Bosy
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This Tunisian beef stew was amazing! The flavors were so rich and complex. I loved the combination of spices and the tender beef.