Easy Pomegranate Beef Roast Recipe: Tender Meat in Rich Sauce

Name: Easy Pomegranate Beef Roast Recipe: Tender Meat in Rich Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 160 min
Total time: 185 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.5 kg Beef (No. 2 or veal shoulder) (fresh, cut into cubes); 5 tablespoons Olive oil; 4 units Carrots (cut into cubes); 6 stalks Celery stalks (halved); 5 cloves Garlic cloves (whole, peeled); 3 units White onions (roughly sliced); 0.5 unit Butternut squash (cut into large cubes); 1.5 cups Natural squeezed pomegranate juice ((Primor brand)); 0.5 cups Silan (date syrup); 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks; 1 teaspoon Baharat; 1 teaspoon Salt; 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Discover this recipe for a delightful beef roast in a rich pomegranate sauce. This dish features succulent beef cubes, tender vegetables, and aromatic spices, all slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and tangy pomegranate and silan reduction. It's a comforting and flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.

#Beef Roast

#Pomegranate Sauce

#Stew

#Comfort Food

#Holiday Dish

#Winter Recipe

#Slow Cooked

Searing the Beef

Recipe Information

25m

Prep Time

2h 40m

Cook Time

3h 5m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Middle Eastern

Hebrew

Nutrition (per serving)

550

Calories

45g

Protein

30g

Carbs

30g

Fat

Sautéing Aromatic Vegetables

Ingredients

Servings: 6

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Combining Ingredients for the Sauce

Instructions

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1
Heat a pan or wide pot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sear the beef cubes from all sides until they get a nice brown color.
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Heat a pan or wide pot with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, sear the beef cubes from all sides until they get a nice brown color.
8m
Ensure the pan is hot enough for a good sear to lock in flavors.
2
After searing, add carrots, celery, garlic, and sliced white onions to the same pot. Sauté until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
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After searing, add carrots, celery, garlic, and sliced white onions to the same pot. Sauté until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
10m
Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to add flavor to the sauce.

3
Add the butternut squash, cinnamon sticks, baharat, salt, black pepper, natural squeezed pomegranate juice, and silan to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Add the butternut squash, cinnamon sticks, baharat, salt, black pepper, natural squeezed pomegranate juice, and silan to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
5m
Taste the mixture before simmering to adjust seasoning if needed, especially for sweetness and acidity.
4
Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is exceptionally tender and the sauce has thickened.
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Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and cook for 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is exceptionally tender and the sauce has thickened.
2h 30m
For an even richer flavor, let the stew rest for an hour before serving or prepare it a day in advance.
5
Remove cinnamon sticks before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as a final step. Serve hot and enjoy this rich and flavorful beef roast.
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Remove cinnamon sticks before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as a final step. Serve hot and enjoy this rich and flavorful beef roast.
2m
This dish is wonderful served with fluffy rice, couscous, or creamy mashed potatoes.