Moroccan Spiced Pulled Beef
"This slow-cooked pulled beef recipe features a flavorful ..."
🍲 Moroccan Pulled Beef Rolls 🌯
Indulge in the rich flavors of Moroccan cuisine with this tender and juicy pulled beef recipe, perfect for a cozy dinner or a gathering with friends.
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🌍 What Is Moroccan Pulled Beef?
Moroccan pulled beef is a slow-cooked dish that features a flavorful beef roast, seasoned with traditional Moroccan spices. The beef is braised until tender and then shredded, making it perfect for serving in rolls or with sides. This dish is known for its aromatic spices and can be enjoyed with various accompaniments.
🧾 Ingredients
**Base:**
- 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs) beef bolar roast
- 1 brown or yellow onion
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 1.5 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 can (400 g / 14.1 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 liter (4 cups) beef stock
**Spices:**
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon (1.5 g) ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon (1.5 g) ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon (1.5 g) ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon (1.5 g) cayenne pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cloves
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
**Optional:**
- 1 bunch coriander or cilantro (with roots)
- 1.5 tablespoons (35 g) harissa paste
- 100 g (3.5 oz) tahini
- 1 large lemon
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. **Prepare the Onion and Garlic:**
- Slice off both ends and remove the skin from the onion, saving scraps for stock.
- Dice the onion into large, even-sized chunks.
- Crush the garlic cloves with the side of a knife to activate their flavor.
2. **Prepare the Coriander (Optional):**
- Separate the roots from the leaves and stems.
- Roughly chop the roots for added flavor in the sauce.
3. **Season the Beef:**
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- Place the beef in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the spices (cumin, ginger, coriander, cinnamon, allspice, cayenne, cloves) and sea salt.
- Massage the spices into the beef until well coated.
4. **Sear the Beef:**
- Heat a large pot over high heat and add olive oil.
- Sear the beef for 3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the beef and set aside.
5. **Sauté the Vegetables:**
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes.
- Add the crushed garlic, chopped coriander roots (if using), harissa paste, and ground cumin.
- Sauté for 1 minute to release the harissa's oils.
6. **Create the Sauce:**
- Add the diced tomatoes and beef stock to the pot.
- Season with sea salt and cracked black pepper.
- Mix well and return the seared beef to the pot, along with any resting juices.
7. **Braise the Beef:**
- Cover the pot with a lid or foil and transfer to a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F).
- Braise for 3 hours, flipping the beef halfway through.
8. **Prepare the Tahini Sauce:**
- In a mixing bowl, combine tahini, lemon juice, ground cumin, and sea salt.
- Whisk until smooth, adjusting with cold water to achieve a thin mayonnaise-like consistency.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
9. **Shred the Beef:**
- After 3 hours, carefully remove the beef from the oven.
- Transfer to a cutting board and use two forks to pull the beef apart into shreds.
10. **Combine Beef and Sauce:**
- Place the pulled beef in a large mixing bowl and ladle in the sauce.
- Mix well to ensure the beef is soaked in the flavorful sauce.
🍽️ How to Serve
Serve the Moroccan pulled beef in toasted dinner rolls. Slice the rolls open, spread with tahini sauce, and fill with the pulled beef. Drizzle with additional tahini sauce and garnish with coriander or cilantro if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- For added flavor, let the beef marinate in the spices overnight before cooking.
- Adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of cayenne pepper and harissa paste.
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- Use a serrated knife to slice the rolls for easy opening.
🔥 Why You’ll Love This
This Moroccan pulled beef is not only incredibly flavorful but also easy to prepare. The slow-cooking process allows the beef to become tender and juicy, while the spices create a warm, aromatic experience. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting weeknight meal, these rolls are sure to impress!