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Herb-heavy Beef Dip with za'atar

A herb-heavy take on Beef Dip, built on za'atar and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 40 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.8 from 1,264 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook30 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Herb-heavy Beef Dip with 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. Reduce the glaze until sticky, then turn to coat everything in a glossy lacquer.

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

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

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.

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

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