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Beef Mash in za'atar

The kind of Middle Eastern plate you make on repeat. za'atar, a proper smoke, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 1,930 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook40 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Beef Mash in za'atar
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the za'atar elements, and pat the beef dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the beef. Cook low with a little smoke until burnished and infused, resting before slicing.

Stir in the tahini and the rest of the za'atar flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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