Moroccan Minted Beef

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 15

Moroccan Minted Beef Recipe for a Perfect Dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 teaspoon vegetable oil
	750 g beef , cut into strips
	1 brown onion , sliced
	2 teaspoons ground cumin , ground
	1 teaspoon lemon rind , grated
	400 g tomatoes , from can
	2 tablespoons slivered almonds , toasted
	2 teaspoons of fresh mint , fresh , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

389

Sugar

Fat

18g

Moroccan Minted Beef is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for a hearty dinner. The beef is cooked with aromatic spices such as cumin and mint leaves, which gives it a unique Moroccan flavor. This dish is perfect for those who love beef and are looking for a quick and easy recipe that packs a lot of flavor. It can be served with rice or couscous, which complements the flavors of the dish perfectly.

Instructions

1.	Heat the oil in a large wok or frying pan on high heat.
2.	Cook the beef for 3 minutes until browned and then remove it from the wok or frying pan.
3.	Cook the onion for 2 minutes until it is translucent.
4.	Add the cumin and lemon rind and cook for 1 minute.
5.	Add the canned tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
6.	Add the beef back into the wok or frying pan and stir in the slivered almonds and mint leaves. Cook for 2 minutes more.
7.	Serve with rice.

PROS

The beef is packed with protein and the almonds provide healthy fats.

The mint leaves give a refreshing taste to the dish and the tomatoes add a nice tangy flavor.

This dish is quick and easy to prepare.

CONS

Beef strips usually require marinating time before cooking, however, this dish does not require any marinating time and therefore, the beef may not be as tender or flavorful as it could be.

It may be difficult to find some of the spices, such as the ground cumin, and the slivered almonds in some grocery stores.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, and it also contains important nutrients such as iron and vitamin B12.
Almonds are a good source of healthy fats and protein, and they may also help reduce the risk of heart disease.
The cumin may help with digestion and also has antioxidant properties.