Persian Celery Stew Recipe

Name: Persian Celery Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch celery; 1 lb beef, cut into cubes; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed then minced; 2 tablespoons dried mint; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; salt and pepper; 1 lemon, juice of; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 2 fresh tomatoes, sliced

Servings: persons

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THE NIGHT BEFORE:
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Pull stalks of celery apart and set the celery heart aside.
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Rinse, then slice the ribs of celery on the diagonal into 1 inch chunks and place in refrigerator storage dish.
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Starting from the bottom, finely slice the celery heart, including the pale yellow leaves and add to celery chunks. Add chopped onions, mint, tumeric and garlic to refrigerator dish and store until ready to place in crock pot.
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IN THE MORNING BEFORE LEAVING FOR WORK:
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Spray crock pot with Pam.
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Place beef in pan.
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Add celery mixture.
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Then add the lemon juice.
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Pour in can of diced tomatoes on top.
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Stir just to blend.
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Pour tomato sauce over celery mixture and top with sliced tomatoes.
13
Cook on low all day, up to 10 hours.
14
Serve with basmati rice.

399

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bunch celery, 1 lb beef, cut into cubes, 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed then minced, and more.

Yes, Persian Celery Stew 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!

Persian Celery Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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