Halal Meat and Vegetable Stew

Halal Meat and Vegetable Stew

A hearty and flavorful stew combining tender halal meat with fresh tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes. This comforting dish is perfect for a wholesome family meal and uses simple ingredients to create a rich, savory experience.

65 min
Medium
4 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet4/10
Salty4/10
Sour3/10
Umami7/10
Spicy2/10

🥄 Texture

Tender, slow-simmered meat with soft, break-apart potatoes and carrots create a comforting, stew-like mouthfeel. The broth is thin-to-medium in body and the halved hard-boiled eggs add a firm, creamy contrast on top.

👃 Aroma

Warm, savory meat notes and roasted tomato aroma dominate, lifted by earthy cumin and sweet paprika. A faint sweetness from cooked carrots and a mild peppery background round out the bouquet.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Light-to-medium-bodied red wine (e.g., Merlot) or, for a non-alcoholic option, mint tea or chilled pomegranate juice to cut through the richness.

🥗 Side Dishes

Steamed basmati rice or crusty flatbread (pita/naan) to soak up the broth; a simple cucumber-tomato salad or yogurt-tahini sauce and pickled vegetables for brightness.

Ingredients(11 items)

  • 1500 grams halal meat (cubed, preferably lamb or beef)
  • 23 medium tomatoes (diced)
  • 32 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
  • 43 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
  • 52 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive oil)
  • 62 large eggs
  • 71 teaspoon salt
  • 81/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 91 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 101 teaspoon paprika
  • 113 cups water

Nutrition Information(per serving)

420
Calories
35g
Protein
25g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add the cubed halal meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Once browned, add the diced tomatoes, chopped carrots, and cubed potatoes to the pot. Stir well.

  4. 4

    Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon paprika.

  5. 5

    Pour in 3 cups of water, stir to combine, and bring the mixture to a boil.

  6. 6

    Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 45 minutes, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.

  7. 7

    In a separate small pan, hard boil the 2 eggs by boiling them in water for 9 minutes. Then peel and cut them in halves.

  8. 8

    Once the stew is cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

  9. 9

    Serve the stew hot with the halved boiled eggs placed on top as a garnish.

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