Suqaar (Somali Spiced Meat Stir-fry)

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp ground cayenne pepper
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish

Method

1. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion to the hot oil and sauté until it becomes soft and translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the thinly sliced beef to the pan and cook until it browns and develops a nice sear on both sides.
5. Toss in the diced tomato and thinly sliced bell pepper. Continue to stir-fry until the vegetables soften slightly.
6. Sprinkle the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper over the meat and vegetables. Mix well to evenly coat everything with the spices.
7. Season with salt to taste, adjusting the seasoning according to your preference.
8. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the suqaar simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender.
9. Once the meat is fully cooked and tender, remove the skillet from the heat.
10. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.