🥩Beef in Tomato Sauce with Yogurt and Nuts

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CUISINE: Arabic

An incredibly tempting dish of slow-cooked beef in a rich tomato sauce, topped with yogurt, nuts, and dried fruit, inspired by my visit to Abu Dhabi. Colorful beef chunks full of aromatic spices.

Ingredients:

• 400 g beef, cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 400 g tomatoes (fresh or canned)
• 3 tbsp yogurt
• 3 tbsp walnuts, chopped
• 2 tbsp almonds or pistachios, toasted
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2–3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp dried fruit (such as dried apricots, dates, or cranberries) – for decoration only

Preparation:

1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and sauté until translucent (about 5–7 minutes).
3. Add garlic and spices (turmeric, cinnamon, cumin) and sauté for another minute.
4. Add the beef chunks and sear briefly on all sides until lightly browned.
5. Add tomatoes, stir, and cover.
6. Transfer to an oven preheated to 180°C (356°F) and bake for 1–1.5 hours, until the beef is tender.
7. Before serving, drizzle with yogurt and sprinkle with toasted walnuts, almonds, or pistachios.
8. Decorate with dried fruit (like cranberries, apricots, or dates) for a colorful and flavorful finishing touch.
9. Serve with fresh bread or rice.