Cook the Book: Sri Lankan Beef Smore

Name: Cook the Book: Sri Lankan Beef Smore
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 kilograms beef (shoulder meat, tied as a roast, or a piece of chuck, or even brisket—any beef chunk suitable for braising); 4 servings Freshly ground black pepper; 4 Tbsps olive or canola oil; 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 355 milliliters beef or chicken stock; 1 2-inch cinnamon stick; 237 milliliters coconut milk from a well shaken can; 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds; 0 teaspoons whole fenugreek seeds; 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 Tbsps red wine vinegar; 4 servings Salt; 4 teaspoons whole coriander seeds; 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds

This gluten free, dairy free, and whole 30 recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 63g of protein, 49g of fat, and a total of 739 calories. Head to the store and pick up chicken stock, coriander seeds, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Pat the meat dry and sprinkle lightly with salt and lots of black pepper.

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Black Pepper

Meat

Salt

Set a small cast-iron or other heavy frying pan over medium heat. When very hot, sprinkle in the coriander, cumin, fennel, and fenugreek seeds. Stir for 30 seconds or so until the spices just start to emit a roasted aroma. Empty onto a piece of paper towel, and, when cooled off a bit, grind the spices in a clean coffee grinder or crush in a mortar.

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Fenugreek Seeds

Coriander

Coffee

Fennel

Spices

Cumin

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Paper Towels

Frying Pan

Mortar And Pestle

Preheat oven to 325°F.

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Oven

Pour the oil into an ovenproof casserole-type pan and set over medium high heat. When hot, put in the meat and brown on all sides.

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Meat

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Remove to a plate.

Add the cinnamon, onions, ginger, and garlic. Stir and cook 4 to 5 minutes.

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Cinnamon

Garlic

Ginger

Onion

Add the vinegar, stock, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the beef as well as its accumulated juices. Bring to a boil, stirring the sauce. Cover and place in oven. Cook, basting and turning every 20 minutes or so, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until meat is tender.

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Ground Cayenne Pepper