Herb Meat Stew

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This is a hearty Persian inspired meat stew. Cooked until tender with celery and aromatic herbs, it is healthy, fragrant and enjoyable anytime especially on a rainy day.

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Herb meat stew

Yield: 4

Author: Fida Milki

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds meat for stew (beef, lamb, veal….)
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 cups celery stalks chopped into small pieces
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 3 tbsp dried mint
• 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
• Juice of lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Pat dry the meat and drizzle with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large saucepan on high and add the meat.
3. Sear for 3 minutes on each side then remove from the heat and set aside on a plate.
4. Lower the heat to medium and add the chopped onion.
5. Cook until transparent for about 5 minutes.
6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Stir in the celery, lower the heat, cover the pan and let cook for around 10 minutes.
8. Return the meat with the juice that has accumulated in the plate to the pan, add the turmeric, the mint and the parsley. Stir until well combined.
9. Drizzle with the lemon juice and add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Pour enough boiling water to cover the meat.
11. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer gently for around 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is soft and tender.
12. Remove from the heat and serve warm with some brown basmati rice or quinoa.