"Staycalm" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:With that in mind - is there anything beside
simple stirfries or kebabs that I can cook with
beef? I am without inspiration. If anyone can
suggest something hot which uses pulses in some
way that would be great.
How about shredded beef? I generally serve it with mashed potatoes, but you
could certainly serve it with rice or lentils, or whatever else fits your
diet. All measurements are approximate; additional seasonings could
certainly be added to suit your fancy. I was thinking today that next time
I make it, I might chuck in some cinnamon and other molé-type spices.
Shredded Beef
1 cuvette (or other cut suitable for long cooking), 2-3 pounds
couple of tablespoons of oil
1-2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
3 whole dried red chilies -- I use chilies with medium heat
2 cups water
2 cups beef stock (I make relatively concentrated stocks, so adding water
isn't an issue)
good slug of red wine (about 1/3-1/2 a bottle, something drinkable)
salt and pepper
Season cuvette with salt and pepper, brown on all sides in a deep pot. Add
onions and garlic. Remove meat and deglaze pan with 1 cup water. Return
meat to pot, adding remaining liquids. Add dried chilies plus salt and
pepper to taste (easy on the salt at this point; you'll be reducing the
liquid later). Bring liquid to boil; reduce heat and simmer until meat
pulls apart easily, 2+ hours. Skim fat from broth, if desired. Remove meat
from the pot and shred, removing any fatty lumps; turn up the heat and
reduce the broth, as desired; return meat to pot, heat through and serve.
