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Middle Eastern Beef Gratin

Our tested Grilled Beef Gratin: spiced, generous, and balanced with za'atar. Serves 6 people with plenty to go around.

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Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Serves6
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Middle Eastern Beef Gratin
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. Grill over a medium-high heat, turning once, until nicely charred and cooked through.

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

Add the kale along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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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