Tamarind and date braised beef
2
Points®
Total time: 30 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 20 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Tamarind is a fruit that grows in pods and has a sour taste and cuts through the sweetness of the dates making this dish irresistible.


Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tbs
Beef scotch fillet (rib eye), raw
400 g, (buy 500g)
Brown onion
1 medium, finely chopped
Fresh dates
150 g, halved
Tamarind puree
1½ tbs
Beef stock
½ cup(s), (125ml)
Frozen broad beans
150 g, (buy 2 cups, 300g, frozen) thawed and peeled
Instructions
1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Cook beef, turning, in batches, for 2–3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate.
2
Add onion to pan and cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes or until softened. Add dates, tamarind and stock and bring to the boil. Return beef to pan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes.
3
Add beans and simmer, uncovered, for 2–3 minutes or until beef and beans are tender. Serve.
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