Palestinian · intermediate
Palestinian Caraway Braised Beef And Green Pea Stew
A traditional Palestinian home stew of tender beef cubes simmered with sweet green peas in a caraway-infused tomato broth.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 45 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown beef cubes on all sides for 6 minutes; remove beef and set aside.
- 02
Add diced onion to the pot drippings and cook for 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 03
Stir in minced garlic, ground caraway, ground cumin, and tomato paste; toast for 1 minute to release aromatics.
- 04
Return beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, and bring to a boil.
- 05
Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer gently for 30 minutes until beef turns tender.
- 06
Stir in frozen sweet green peas, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until peas are soft, then season with salt to taste before serving.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Spice-Bloomed Pot Braising
Blooming warm ground spices in oil before adding liquid to construct a deep, aromatic base for simmered meats.
Notes from the kitchen
- Ground caraway provides the signature authentic flavor characteristic of classic central West Bank home stews.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Palestinian; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
