Name: Beef and Quince Stew
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: Cooking oil 20 ml; Onion 1; Red onion 4; Garlic 1 cloves; Quinces 1; Lemon Juice from 1; Beef 500 g; Tomato juice 1 cup; Cinnamon ½ tbsp; Bay leaf 2-3; Tomato sauce ¼ cup; All-purpose flour 2 tbsp; Water 100 ml; Sugar 1 tbsp; Salt

Ingredients

20 ml Cooking oil

1 Onion

4 Red onion

1 cloves Garlic

1 Quinces

Juice from 1 Lemon

500 g Beef

1 cup Tomato juice

½ tbsp Cinnamon

2-3 Bay leaf

¼ cup Tomato sauce

2 tbsp All-purpose flour

100 ml Water

1 tbsp Sugar

Salt

Cuisine:

Mediterranean Recipes

Ingredients

20 ml Cooking oil
1 Onion
peeled, thickly sliced
4 Red onion
peeled, thickly sliced
1 cloves Garlic
sliced
1 Quinces
peeled, cored, thickly sliced
Juice from 1 Lemon
500 g Beef
cut into 3cm
1 cup Tomato juice
½ tbsp Cinnamon
2-3 Bay leaf
¼ cup Tomato sauce
2 tbsp All-purpose flour
100 ml Water
1 tbsp Sugar
Salt
to taste

Beef and Quince Stew

Some may feel that combining Beef and Quince Stew is an unusual pairing however, you will be converted after just one mouthful.

Traditionally this dish hails from Persia and is loved by the Mizrahi Jewish community, mostly on Shabbat. Tender, juicy beef, sweet and juicy quince, giving you a comforting food that is most pleasing to the tummies!

To make Beef and Quince Stew, you will need the following ingredients:

So, how to make Beef and Quince Stew?

Steps to make Beef and Quince Stew

1	Soak quince	1
Place quince in a bowl of cold water with a few squeezes of lemon juice.
2	Cook garlic and onions	7
In a medium pan over medium heat, heat oil and add sliced onions, red onions and garlic. Sautée for 5-7 minutes until softened.
3	Add stew ingredients	3
Add beef, dried bay leaves, tomato sauce, salt, sugar, wheat flour and stir for a few minutes until all well combined.
4	Add liquid	1
Add lemon juice and water and stir to mix.
5	Cook	20
Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes until beef is soft and tender. You may add more water as needed until meat is as tender as you like.
6	Add quince	10
Add quince and stir through. Cook for a further 10 minutes until sauce is thickened, meat is tender and browned on all sides.
7	Serve
Serve hot with a bowl of white rice.

This Beef and Quince Stew is a real family favorite, hearty winter dinner to serve your friends and guests. Serve with a fluffy portion of Persian white rice to complete the dish. Let us know your thoughts on this recipe and tag #cookmerecipes in your posts.

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

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Beef and Quince Stew

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Soak quince

Cook garlic and onions

Add stew ingredients

Add liquid

Cook

Add quince

Serve

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