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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.

4.6 from 1,053 cooks
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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