Name: Authentic Ras El Asfour (Lebanese Lamb or Beef Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 5 lbs (700g) lamb or beef, cut into small 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb (450g) ripe tomatoes, finely chopped (or 1 can (14.5 oz/411g) crushed tomatoes); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cups (700ml) water or beef broth; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Ras El Asfour Lebanon

Ras El Asfour is a Lebanese dish made with small pieces of lamb or beef sautéed with onions, garlic, and tomatoes, then simmered in a tomato-based sauce.

lamb beef

Made with

lamb beef onions garlic

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