A rich, aromatic beef and aubergine stew with tomatoes, warming spices and a bright pomegranate finish.
Persian-Style Beef & Aubergine Stew
Description
A rich, aromatic beef and aubergine stew with tomatoes, warming spices and a bright pomegranate finish.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Instructions
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Brown the beef in half the oil, then set aside.
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Add the remaining oil and brown the aubergine; remove and set aside.
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Soften the onion for 6 minutes, then add the garlic, cumin and cinnamon for 1 minute.
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Return the beef, add the tomatoes and stock, cover and simmer gently for 60 minutes.
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Add the aubergine and simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until tender and thickened.
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Stir through the pomegranate molasses, season, and finish with pomegranate seeds and herbs. Serve with rice.
Note
Keep the aubergine pieces fairly large so they hold their shape during cooking.
Persian beef stew, beef aubergine stew, Persian style dinner
