Kubba Halab Tagine / Stew
Middle_Eastern Middle Eastern - Stews and Tagines

Kubba Halab Tagine / Stew

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A comforting, slow-cooked classic featuring tender cuts braised in a rich, velvety reduction with root vegetables and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • • 10 prepared kubbeh balls (bulgur shells with meat filling)
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 400g tinned tomatoes, crushed
  • • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • • 500ml beef stock

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Heat the olive oil in a wide heavy pot and fry the onion over medium heat until softened.

2
Phase 2

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, allspice, cinnamon, and stock and bring to a boil.

3
Phase 3

Lower the kubbeh balls into the sauce, cover, and cook gently for 30 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5
Phase 5

Season with salt and serve hot with rice.