RECIPES

Lesan El Asfour (Egyptian Beef & Orzo)

Details

SERVINGS

4 People

TIME

90

AUTHOR

Chloe René

🔥 Nutrition per serving

670

Calories

Protein
38g
Fat
28g
Carbs
65g
Sat. Fat
11g
Fibre
6g
Sugars
15g
Sodium
570mg

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Lesan El Asfour (Egyptian Beef & Orzo)

Ingredients

Braising Beef750 g
Onion1
Garlic Clove4
Ground Cinnamon1 tsp
Passata300 g
Roasted Red Pepper600 g
Orzo300 g
Chicken Stock500 ml
Ghee4 tbsp
Pomegranate Molasses2 tbsp
Parsley25 g
Olive Oil
Sugar
Salt
Black Pepper

Method

1

Trim and finely chop the red pepper and onion. Trim, peel and finely slice the garlic.

2

Add half the ghee/butter into a large frying pan and melt. Then, add the orzo and toast, stirring constantly until golden. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the orzo into a bowl, leaving the fat in the pan.

3

Add the beef chunks into the hot fat and sear all sides — do this in batches if needed so you get a nice colour on the meat. Transfer the beef into another bowl.

4

Add the remaining ghee/butter into the pan. Stir the onion and garlic until softened, 4-5 mins.

5

Meanwhile, drain the peppers and place into a blender with the passata, blend until smooth.

6

Pour half the chicken stock in with the cinnamon, scrape the bottom of the pot, then add beef chunks, the rest of the stock and passata mixture. Bring to a boil, turn the heat down to medium, place a lid on and simmer until tender, 50-60 mins.

7

Once tender, remove the lid, add the toasted orzo and 150ml of water, stir until the orzo is cooked, 15-20 mins. Taste and season with sugar, salt and pepper, stir through the pomegranate molasses.

8

Garnish with lots of fresh parsley, and enjoy.