Pomegranate Beef Food

BEEF CARPACCIO WITH POMEGRANATE

Steps:

• Wrap the beef tenderloin in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for about 20 minutes. This makes it easier to slice the beef.
• Cut the beef into 1/4-inch slices and place each slice between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. With a beef pounder, flatten out the beef until it is paper thin.
• Remove the beef from the plastic wrap and arrange in one layer on a large plate. Layer a few arugula leaves, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, and cheese shavings over the raw meat.
• Add a generous amount of pomegranate seeds and freshly squeezed lemon juice, just before serving.

BRAISED POT ROAST WITH POMEGRANATES

Steps:

• Place the garlic cloves, sage, six tablespoons of oil, the vinegar, lemon juice, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper in a food processor. Process until all the ingredients are finely chopped.
• Place the meat in a roasting pan. With a knife make several incisions in the meat and insert the slivers of garlic. Then pour the marinade over the meat. Cover the pan with foil and refrigerate overnight.
• The following day, heat the remaining two tablespoons of oil in a pan large enough to hold the meat. When the oil is hot, add the sliced onion and saute them until they are lightly golden. Remove the meat from the marinade and brown on all sides over high heat. Then add the marinade, chicken stock, two cups of water, soy sauce and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer for two and one-half hours or until the meat is easily pierced with a fork. Remove the meat from the pan and cool.
• Meanwhile, degrease the sauce. Then cut the pomegranates in two and remove the seeds. Add the seeds to the meat sauce.
• Slice the meat and return to the saucepan. Reheat gently.
• With a spatula, remove the meat to a large platter. Pour some sauce with pomegranate over the meat. Garnish with parsley and serve the remaining sauce in a gravy boat.

POMEGRANATE BRISKET

Steps:

• Mix the marinade ingredients in a small bowl with ¾ tsp fine salt. Put the beef in a large, ovenproof dish. Pour half the marinade over the beef and spread evenly, then turn it over and pour the rest over the meat over the meat to coat. Cover and chill overnight.
• Remove the meat from the fridge up to 1 hr before cooking to come up to room temperature. If it's a hot day, you can reduce that to 30 mins. Heat the oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9.
• Turn the meat in the marinade to make sure it is well coated, leaving the fatty layer on the top. Put half the sliced onions underneath the meat and spread the rest over the top. Cover the dish loosely with foil, making sure it is properly covered.
• Roast for 15 mins, then turn the oven down to 170C/150C fan/gas 3 and cook for a further 2 hrs 30 mins-3 hrs. Check it to see how tender it is - a fork should go in and come out easily and the meat should flake well, if not, put back in the oven for another 30 mins.
• Rest the brisket for 15 mins, still covered with foil, then transfer to a board. Decorate with the pomegranate seeds. Serve with the giant couscous, if you like, or shred with two forks, then spoon over some of the pomegranate sauce, then serve with pitta bread and dips of your choice.

POMEGRANATE BEEF

Steps:

• Use a 6-quart slow cooker; swirl the olive oil into the bottom of the stoneware.
• Add the onion.
• Rub the cinnamon, herbs, and salt on all sides or the meat and add to the stoneware with the garlic, the whole can of tomatoes, pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup.
• Sprinkle the raisins on top.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 5 hours.
• The meat is done when it has reached the desired tenderness.
• Serve with mashed potatoes or polenta, and drizzle with the sauce.

CITRUS AND POMEGRANATE BEEF SALAD

Steps:

• Season steak with 3/4 teaspoons each salt and pepper. Heat a lightly oiled heavy skillet on medium-high heat. Cook steak 5-6 minutes per side for medium (or preferred doneness). Rest for 10 minutes then slice thinly.
• Meanwhile, peel and sement grapefruit and orange over a bowl to capture any juice. Whisk 2 tablespoons of the collected juice with the vinegar, garlic, ginger paste, mustard, honey, and remaining salt and pepper until combined. Drizzle in oil while continuing to whisk.
• Toss spinach fruit and warm steak together with the dressing and garnish with pomegranate seeds. Serve with rusty bread, if desired.

TURKISH PIZZA WITH SPICED POMEGRANATE BEEF & FETA

Steps:

• Mix the dough following pack instructions (leave about 2 tbsp of the bread mix in the bag for dusting and rolling out later). Knead for 8-10 mins, then coat the dough in oil, place in a large bowl and cover. Leave to rise until doubled in size. The warmer your kitchen is, the faster it will rise, but generally it should take 1-2 hrs.
• Heat oven to 240C/220C fan/gas 9 (or the highest setting). Sprinkle 2 baking trays with a little of the reserved flour and place in the oven to heat up.
• Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan until hot. Add the onions and garlic, and cook for a few mins until softened. Add the beef and let it brown for about 5 mins, breaking up the mince as it cooks. Pour off any excess oil. Add the spices, chilli, 2 tbsp of the tomato purée, 5 tbsp of the pomegranate molasses and some seasoning. Cook for 1 min, then remove from the heat.
• Divide the dough into 6 balls. Sprinkle the remaining flour over a work surface and roll out the dough, each to about 25cm across. Remove the trays from the oven and place 2 pizza bases on each (you'll need to cook in batches). Spread the remaining tomato purée on each base. Top with the meat mixture, peppers, feta and pine nuts. Cook for 10 mins or until the bases are cooked through and golden brown around the edges. Drizzle over the remaining pomegranate molasses and serve.