Libyan Shorba Frik Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 8 oz beef stew meat, cut small
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 small carrot, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1/3 cup cracked wheat
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Steps

1. Brown the beef in olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, celery, carrot, garlic, and coriander; cook until fragrant, 3 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and salt; cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 30 minutes.
4. Add cracked wheat and simmer uncovered until tender and the soup is lightly thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Stir in cilantro, rest 3 minutes, and divide between two bowls.

Allergen note: Contains wheat from cracked wheat.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.