Mlokheya (Tunisian Beef Stew) by @i__am__marwa

4h20

5 servings

250 g

Mlokheya powder

🌻

270 ml

Sunflower oil

🥩

500 g

Beef

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🫙

Ras el hanout

🌶️

Paprika

🫙

Caraway

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🌿

Bay leaves

🍅

1 tbsp

Tomato paste

🌶️

1 tbsp

Harissa

💧

2 l

Water

🌶️

1

Green chili pepper

  1. Add

    Take 250g of mlokheya powder and add the same quantity of sunflower oil.

  2. Mix

    Mix together until you get a smooth paste texture.

  3. Boil

    Boil the mlokheya mixture for 10 minutes, then add 2 liters of water.

  4. Cook

    While the mlokheya cooks, season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, ras el hanout and caraway.

  5. Add

    Add a spoon of tomato paste, a spoon of harissa and a bit of olive oil to the beef.

  6. Add

    Add 2 cloves of garlic and mix everything together.

  7. Marinate

    Let the beef marinate for 2 hours, optionally adding bay leaves to the marinade.

  8. Add

    After 2 hours, add the marinated beef into the mlokheya.

  9. Add

    Add a green chili pepper and let it simmer for 3 to 4 hours, until the oil rises to the surface.

Mlokheya (Tunisian Beef Stew) by @i__am__marwa

4h20

5 servings

250 g

Mlokheya powder

🌻

270 ml

Sunflower oil

🥩

500 g

Beef

🧂

Salt

⚫

Pepper

🫙

Ras el hanout

🌶️

Paprika

🫙

Caraway

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🫒

1 tbsp

Olive oil

🌿

Bay leaves

🍅

1 tbsp

Tomato paste

🌶️

1 tbsp

Harissa

💧

2 l

Water

🌶️

1

Green chili pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Take 250g of mlokheya powder and add the same quantity of sunflower oil.

    Mlokheya powder
    🌻Sunflower oil
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Spoon

  2. Step 2/9

    Mix together until you get a smooth paste texture.

    Mlokheya powder
    🌻Sunflower oil
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Spoon

  3. Step 3/9

    Boil the mlokheya mixture for 10 minutes, then add 2 liters of water.

    Mlokheya powder
    🌻Sunflower oil
    💧Water
    🥄Spoon

  4. Step 4/9

    While the mlokheya cooks, season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, ras el hanout and caraway.

    🥩Beef
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🌶️Paprika
    🫙Ras el hanout
    🫙Caraway
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Spoon

  5. Step 5/9

    Add a spoon of tomato paste, a spoon of harissa and a bit of olive oil to the beef.

    🥩Beef
    🍅Tomato paste
    🌶️Harissa
    🫒Olive oil
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🥄Spoon

  6. Step 6/9

    Add 2 cloves of garlic and mix everything together.

    🥩Beef
    🧄Garlic
    🥣Mixing bowl
    🔪Knife
    🥄Spoon

  7. Step 7/9

    Let the beef marinate for 2 hours, optionally adding bay leaves to the marinade.

    🥩Beef
    🌿Bay leaves
    🥣Mixing bowl

  8. Step 8/9

    After 2 hours, add the marinated beef into the mlokheya.

    Mlokheya powder
    🌻Sunflower oil
    💧Water
    🥩Beef
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Pepper
    🌶️Paprika
    🫙Ras el hanout
    🫙Caraway
    🍅Tomato paste
    🌶️Harissa
    🫒Olive oil
    🧄Garlic
    🌿Bay leaves
    🥄Spoon

  9. Step 9/9

    Add a green chili pepper and let it simmer for 3 to 4 hours, until the oil rises to the surface.

    🌶️Green chili pepper
    🥄Spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs, Oils, Meat, Seasonings, Spices, Vegetables, Condiments, Beverages

Ingredients

Mlokheya powder, Sunflower oil, Beef, Salt, Pepper, Ras el hanout, Paprika, Caraway, Garlic, Olive oil, Bay leaves, Tomato paste, Harissa, Water, Green chili pepper

Notes

Beef (bourguignon style cut), Garlic (caption says 2 to 4 cloves)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Egg-Free, Nut-Free, soy-free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, High Protein

Calories

750 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 17g, Fat: 64g, Fiber: 8g, Sugars: 2g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 7.5mg, Zinc: 5.2mg, Potassium: 670mg, Calcium: 190mg, Magnesium: 75mg, Sodium: 650mg

Vitamins

Vitamin K: 105mcg, Vitamin A: 240mcg RAE, Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin B12: 2.1mcg, Folate: 70mcg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

4 hours 0 minutes

Overall

4 hours 20 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Mixing bowl, Spoon, Knife

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

to inform

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@i__am__marwa

Origin

Cuisine

Tunisian

Geographic

Tunisia, North Africa

Various

Aspect

Texture

Thick, Silky, Velvety, Oil-rich, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Deeply Spiced, Garlicky, Chili-hot, Tomato-rich, Herbal

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigerate : 3 to 4 days (Cool leftovers within 2 hours of cooking.,Store in an airtight container at 4°C / 40°F or below.), freeze : 2 to 3 months (Portion into freezer-safe airtight containers after cooling.,Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly before serving.)