"Beef Abgoosht" Dizi

"Beef Abgoosht" Dizi

Ingredient

•     3 lbs (1360 g) Beef Shank
•     1 Can 15 oz (425 g) Chickpeas
•     1 Can 15 oz (425 g) White Beans
•     3 Garlic Cloves
•     1 Large Onion
•     5 Dried Limes
•     2 Bunches Cilantro
•     5 Small Potatoes
•     5 Small Tomatoes
•     1-2 tbsp Savory
•     Turmeric, Black Pepper Powder, Salt

PREPARATIONS:

1- Mince the Cilantro.
2- Soak the dried limes for 10 minutes.

DIRECTIONS:

1- Place the beef shank/s in a pot. Add water (boiling water) until covers the beef.
2- Bring the water to a boil.
3- Remove the foam using a spoon, , continue removing the foam until clear and no foam is produced.
4- Add the garlic cloves to the pot, chop the onion in 4 pieces and add to the pot.
5- Cover the pot with a lid, simmer for 2 hours over medium heat until the beef is cooked (Add more water if needed).
6- Add small potatoes to the pot, cover it with a lid and continue simmering for 30 more minutes over low heat.
7- Add a can of chickpeas, white beans, 5 small tomatoes, minced cilantro, savory, turmeric, black pepper powder and salt.
8- Poke the soaked dried limes with a knife and add to the pot. Add boiling water and stir thoroughly.
9- Cover the pot with a lid, leave a crack to allow the steam to scape.
10- Simmer for 45 minutes over medium heat.