Suqaar (Somali Spiced Meat Stir-fry)

• 1 pound beef, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Ingredients for 3 servings (845 g) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

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2. 2

   Add the finely chopped onion to the hot oil and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent.

3. 3

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan and cook until it browns and develops a nice sear on both sides.

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5. 5

   Toss in the diced tomato and thinly sliced bell pepper. Continue to stir-fry until the vegetables soften slightly.

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6. 6

   Sprinkle the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper over the meat and vegetables. Mix well to evenly coat everything with the spices.

7. 7

   Season with salt to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preference.

8. 8

   Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the suqaar simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.

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9. 9

   Once the meat is fully cooked and tender, remove the skillet from the heat.

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10. 10

    Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.