Harissa Stew

Name: Harissa Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Tunisian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tbsp harissa paste; 1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes; 2 cups beef broth; 1/2 tsp caraway seeds; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Fragrant spiced meat stew built on harissa paste, tomatoes, and warming spices. A soul-warming Tunisian classic that grows deeper in flavor as it simmers.

65 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

TunisianDinnerStovetopStandard

Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp harissa paste
1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes
2 cups beef broth
1/2 tsp caraway seeds
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck in batches and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
3

In the same pot, cook 1/2 sliced onion until softened, about 3 minutes.
4

Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
5

Stir in 2 tbsp harissa paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6

Return beef to the pot. Add 1 lg can canned crushed tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 1/2 tsp caraway seeds, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
7

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender.
8

Serve hot with bread for dipping.

Questions

How long does Harissa Stew keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Harissa Stew?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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