Khoresht Karafs—Persian Beef And Celery Stew

Name: Khoresht Karafs—Persian Beef And Celery Stew
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed in 1-inch pieces; 4 cups celery, diced; 1 bunch parsley, washed and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon dried mint

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 medium onion, diced
1 pound beef stew meat, cubed in 1-inch pieces
4 cups celery, diced
1 bunch parsley, washed and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups water
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon dried mint

Directions

1

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large saucepan or dutch oven, and add the onion. Sweat the onion until is translucent, and then raise the heat to medium high. Add the beef, and sear on all sides until evenly browned. Next, add the spices and salt, and stir to evenly coat all the beef. Cook for one minute, until fragrant, and then add the water. Stir the mixture well, and bring to a boil. Partially cover and lower the heat to a simmer. Allow the beef to simmer for an hour.
2

Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, heat the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the celery and parsley, and cook stirring often, until slightly softened and translucent, about 10 minutes. Set aside until ready to use.
3

After simmering the beef for one hour, add the celery and parsley mixture to the pot, along with the lemon juice and dried mint. Allow the mixture to simmer for 30 minutes, or more, until the beef is fully tender. Check for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. Serve with traditional Persian basmati rice, with its golden brown tadig for added texture and tradition.