Shirat

Name: Shirat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 4 cups beef broth; 1 tsp salt

A deeply savory Middle Eastern beef broth soup simmered with warm spices, onions, and tomato. Rich and fragrant, it is traditionally served warm alongside flatbread.

60 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil
2 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

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

Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck roast and sear until browned on all sides, ensuring the internal temperature reaches at least 160 F.
3

Remove the meat and add 2 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves to the pot, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.
4

Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

Return the meat to the pot, pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1 tsp salt, then simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until tender.

Questions

How long does Shirat keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it.

Can I halve or double Shirat?

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.

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