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

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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.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Harissa Stew?

As written, 65 minutes: 15 of prep and 50 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 7 (40 minutes): "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender."

Can I skip the searing in Harissa Stew?

Step 2 reads: "Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck in batches and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes." You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for harissa in Harissa Stew?

The entry for Harissa Stew calls for 2 tbsp harissa paste. In its place: Mix a chili paste such as sambal oelek or sriracha with a pinch each of ground cumin, coriander and caraway, plus a little olive oil.

Is Harissa Stew spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Harissa Stew comes from 2 tbsp harissa paste. For a milder plate, start with half the harissa and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

How many calories are in Harissa Stew?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 32 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 4 g fiber and 620 mg sodium.

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