Harira Inspired Beef Soup Recipe

Name: Harira Inspired Beef Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 small brown onions, chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 lb stewing beef, cut into small chunks; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 liter beef stock; 30 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained (canned); 800 g diced tomatoes, canned; ½ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped; ¼ cup black olives (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small brown onions, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb stewing beef, cut into small chunks
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 liter beef stock
30 ounces chickpeas, rinsed and drained (canned)
800 g diced tomatoes, canned
½ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped
¼ cup black olives (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan or stockpot.
2
Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened.
3
Add the meat, in batches, and cook over high heat until the meat is browned.
4
Return all the meat to the pan.
5
Add the spices and bay leaf to the pan and cook until fragrant.
6
Add the tomato paste and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
7
Add the stock to the pan, stir well and bring to a boil.
8
Add the chickpeas, tomato and chopped coriander to the pan.
9
Stir, then bring to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
11
Stir occasionally.
12
Serve garnished with coriander leaves and small black olives.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 small brown onions, chopped, 2 large garlic cloves, crushed, 1 lb stewing beef, cut into small chunks, and more.

Yes, Harira Inspired Beef Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Harira Inspired Beef Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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