Tunisian Beef Stew (Liftiyya) Recipe

Name: Tunisian Beef Stew (Liftiyya)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons tabil, Tabil-Tunisian Spice Mix; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 lb fresh tomato, chopped; 1 1/2 cups water; 2 teaspoons harissa, Harissa Paste; 1/2 cup canned chick-peas; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 1 1/2 lbs turnips, peeled and quartered; 2/3 cup parsley, finely chopped; 10 ounces spinach, cut into strips; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1 lb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons tabil, Tabil-Tunisian Spice Mix
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 lb fresh tomato, chopped
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons harissa, Harissa Paste
1/2 cup canned chick-peas
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 1/2 lbs turnips, peeled and quartered
2/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
10 ounces spinach, cut into strips
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 lemon, juice of

1
Roll the meat in Tabil and black pepper.
2
In a casserole, heat the olive the oil over medium heat.
3
Brown the meat with the onions until coated with a syrupy gravy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of the water, the Harissa, chickpeas, and cayenne, and bring to a boil, stirring.
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the meat is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
5
Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water, the turnips, parsley, spinach, and salt, season with black pepper, and cook until the turnips are easily pierced with a skewer, about an hour.
6
Stir in the lemon juice and serve.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons tabil, Tabil-Tunisian Spice Mix, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus, and more.

Yes, Tunisian Beef Stew (Liftiyya) 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.

Tunisian Beef Stew (Liftiyya)

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