Hareesah(Wheat Stew)

Prep: 30 min Cook: 120 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Hareesah is a hearty Middle Eastern wheat and meat stew with aromatic cinnamon and sweet undertones, perfect for comforting family gatherings or special occasions.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chuck roast with bones
  • 4 c. expanded wheat
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • water
  • 3 Tbsp. hot oil
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon

Instructions

  1. In a 12-quart saucepan, place the chuck roast, wheat, salt, and enough water to cover all ingredients.
  2. Bring to a boil on high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and cook with frequent stirring until all the water is absorbed and the meat begins to come off the bones.
  4. Be careful not to overdry it, as it may char.
  5. Remove the wheat to a large plate and let it cool.
  6. Remove bones from the meat and set the meat aside.
  7. In a blender, puree the wheat with a little water until smooth.
  8. Place the pureed wheat back into the large plate.
  9. In the same blender, chop the cooked meat.
  10. Mix the chopped meat and pureed wheat together.
  11. Return the mixture to the saucepan and add about 2 cups of water.
  12. Cook until heated through and flavors meld.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

392 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.8g 14% DV
Total Fat 33.3g 43% DV
Carbs 18.1g 7% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 6.4g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9789.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 172.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 18mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 64.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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