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Trinidadian Amchar Spiced Halal Beef Skillet With Cassava
Thinly sliced halal beef sirloin seared with aromatic Trinidadian amchar spices, tossed with tender boiled cassava and fresh green herbs for a savory, hearty dish.
- PREP TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 20 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
In a medium bowl, combine sliced halal beef sirloin with 2 tablespoons of green seasoning and half of the amchar masala powder, turning to coat evenly, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- 02
Heat coconut oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering.
- 03
Add the sliced yellow onion and remaining amchar masala to the skillet, sautéing for 2 minutes until onions soften and spices release their aroma.
- 04
Increase heat to high, add the marinated beef in a single layer, and cook without moving for 3 minutes until deep golden crust forms.
- 05
Stir in the boiled cassava chunks, minced scotch bonnet pepper, remaining green seasoning, and halal beef broth, reducing heat to medium.
- 06
Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid coats the beef and cassava in a glossy sauce before serving.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Amchar Dry-Blooming
Briefly cooking ground roasted spice blends directly in hot oil to unlock maximum flavor and fragrance before adding liquid.
Notes from the kitchen
- Handle scotch bonnet peppers with gloves and remove seeds to control spicy heat.
- Ensure cassava is thoroughly boiled until fork-tender before adding it to the quick-cooking beef skillet.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Trinidadian; 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.