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Authentic Egyptian kabab halla made with tender braised beef and caramelized onions in a rich savory sauce

Authentic Egyptian Kabab Halla Recipe

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This authentic Egyptian kabab halla recipe features tender chunks of beef braised with onions and simple spices. It’s a rich, one-pot dish known for its deep flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or traditional meals, this kabab halla is easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Egyptian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef (chuck or stew meat) - cut into small cubes
  • 2 large onions - sliced
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp butter - unsalted
  • 1 tsp salt - adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper - adjust to taste
  • 2 bay leaves - optional
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon - optional
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander - optional
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom - optional
  • 1/4 tsp seven spice - optional
  • 1 cup water

Method
 

  1. Heat oil and butter in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
    Heating oil and butter in a pot while preparing kabab halla recipe
  2. Add sliced onions and beef.
    Added Beef cubes and onions in a pot while preparing kabab halla
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, bay leaves, cinnamon, coriander, cardamom, and seven spices, then stir well to combine.
    Added spices for Egyptian kabab halla
  4. Cover, and let the beef simmer on low heat.
    Kabab halla simmering in a pot with beef and onions forming a rich sauce
  5. Cook for 60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the onions form a rich sauce. Add a small amount of water if needed.
    Kabab halla cooking in a Dutch oven with tender beef and onions
  6.  Adjust seasoning, remove bay leaves, and serve hot.
    Close-up of kabab halla Egyptian beef stew with soft tender beef and caramelized onions

Notes

* Use chuck beef for the most tender results.
* Cook slowly for deeper flavor.
* Avoid high heat during simmering to keep the beef juicy.