Kabab Halla (Egyptian Braised Beef and Onions)

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Published 2023-09-21
Kabab halla is a traditional Egyptian recipe that makes an appearance at many, many celebrations. Best part? It’s so easy to make, and perfect when made ahead!
Full written recipe:
www.linsfood.com/kabab-halla-egyptian-braised-beef…

Homemade Baharat: www.linsfood.com/baharat-middle-eastern-spice-mix/

Le Creuset Cast Iron Round Casserole Dish: amzn.to/450CmYE
(I'm using a very large 28cm)

INGREDIENTS
1 kg (2.2 lb) beef suitable for braising/stewing, as mentioned in the video
1 kg (2.2 lb) onions pre peeled weight about 1.2 kg, give or take
2 Tbsp ghee (or salted butter or EV olive oil)
1 tsp baharat
2 bay leaves dried or fresh
½ tsp salt
125 ml (1 cup) water
freshly ground black pepper
optional, finely chopped fresh parsley, to finish

0:00 Intro
0:45 Ingredients
2:47 Start cooking with heating the ghee
3:00 Brown the meat
4:07 Add the onions
4:59 Cover and cook for 1 hour
6:40 Add water and cook for another 30 minutes
7:18 All done
8:13 How to serve it?

All Comments (9)
  • @rhyswalker7354
    This was good Lin. Really good. Very surprised, given the in few ingredients.👍🏻👍🏻
  • @CyberDocUSA
    The spices, onions, and ghee are certainly enough on their own to make a flavorful dish, but it's the Chef's hands and heart that put the love in the tummy. :-)
  • @007JHS
    Wow that's a lot of onion.
  • @vanderhouston4429
    I quite like the idea of making this with oxtail. Watch this space!
  • @007JHS
    I found reference to this dish in a spy thriller.... So I looked it up....and came across your video.... Despite not being a good or even competent cook... I thought I'd give it a go.
  • @caitcollins926
    Hi Azlin, not sure if you saw my question on your blog. Will this work with chicken? I'm keen to try it this weekend. I still want to make this beef version but two friends don't do red meat, so I though I'd make 2 versions.
  • @nicoladsouza1784
    Wow Lin this look interesting. I love that it uses so few ingredients! Saved to try.