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Kabab Halla (Egyptian Braised Beef With Onions)

Name: Kabab Halla (Egyptian Braised Beef With Onions)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons (30ml) ghee or neutral oil like canola oil, plus more if needed (see note); 4 medium yellow onions (8 ounces, 225g each), thinly sliced (about 8 cups); 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons); 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup (120ml) homemade beef stock or low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if necessary (see note); One 3-inch cinnamon stick; 2 bay leaves; Roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish (optional); Cooked white rice, preferably Egyptian misri or other long-grain rice such as basmati, for serving; Warmed pita, for serving

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20m

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3h 20m

This savory Egyptian braised beef dish, known as Kabab Halla, is made with tender boneless beef chuck, aromatic spices, and plenty of onions. Served over white rice or with warmed pita, this flavorful and comforting meal is perfect for dinner any time of year.

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2 1/4 pounds (1kg) boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons (30ml) ghee or neutral oil like canola oil, plus more if needed (see note)

4 medium yellow onions (8 ounces, 225g each), thinly sliced (about 8 cups)

3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 cup (120ml) homemade beef stock or low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if necessary (see note)

One 3-inch cinnamon stick

Roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnish (optional)

Cooked white rice, preferably Egyptian misri or other long-grain rice such as basmati, for serving

Warmed pita, for serving

Kabab Halla (Egyptian Braised Beef With Onions)

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Kabab Halla (Egyptian Braised Beef With Onions)

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