Spiced Beef cheeks with Carrots and Raisins
By Beatrice Friedmann , blog "Cardomome"
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Ingredients
- 4 medium onions, white
- 3 large carrots
- 2 1/4 lbs of beef cheek
- 2 cloves of garlic
- a big piece ginger
- a handful of cilantro
- A handful of raisins
- 1 tsp ras el hanout
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 cloves
- 2 pinches of ground black pepper
- 1 tsp chicken stock
- thyme
Details
Servings 4
Level of difficulty Easy
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
Saute chopped onion in olive oil and set aside. Cook sliced carrots, salt and set aside.
Step 2
Saute the beef cheeks cut into large cubes, salt and reserve. During this time, mince the garlic and ginger. Chop cilantro and reserve.
Step 3
Put the raisins in a little water and cook three minutes in the microwave.
Step 4
Put the onions, carrots, and meat into a pot and add the ras el hanout, cumin, turmeric, cloves, crushed black pepper, chicken stock, sprinkle with thyme, garlic and ginger, raisins and add water to cover.
Step 5
Cook gently for two hours or in a pressure cooker for 1 h ¼ (check).
Step 6
Sprinkle with cilantro (or parsley) before serving with rice or boiled potatoes.
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Chef Tips and Tricks
Looking for an easy snack or party appetizer? These little beef pockets are a pinch!
Ingredients
Dough:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- Water
Filling:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Method
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, milk, and water in a pan, and mix until you form a dough.
- In a saucepan, heat a splash of olive oil and add the onion. Cook on medium-high until onion has softened.
- Add the ground beef, and add the salt, water, and tomato sauce. When the meat has browned, remove from heat.
- Dust a flat surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a flat sheet.
- Use a ramekin or cup to cut out circles.
- Add a dollop of beef-tomato mixture to the center of each circle.
- Pinch the dough into a little pocket.
- Bake in the oven at 350° F for 15 minutes.
- Enjoy!
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