Khoresh Karafs - Persian Celery Stew

Name: Khoresh Karafs - Persian Celery Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Persian Plateau & Isfahan
Ingredients: 4 cup parsley; 0.75 lb stewing beef; 1 medium onion; 8 celery ribs; 1 cup water; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp dried mint; 0.5 a lime; extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper

Beef, celery and lime come together in this stew, fragrant with turmeric and simmered on the stove.

1 hr 40 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 90 min · 100 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a lightly oiled pot, saute the onions until translucent. Add in the beef, turmeric and some salt, and saute until the beef is 3/4 of the way cooked.
2
Turn the heat down to a simmer. Add in the water, parsley, and dried mint and simmer for 45 minutes with the lid on. Stir occasionally.
45 min
3
Add in the celery and simmer for another 45 minutes with the lid on. Stir occasionally. Turn the heat off.
45 min
4
Add salt and pepper to taste. Add in the lime juice. Stir well and serve.