Beef with Mustard Sauce and Ajjem Pilaf (Sugar-Free)

Ingredients for the Beef

• 1 kg beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• Salt
• Pepper
• Oregano
• 100 g water
• Olive oil

Instructions for the Beef

1. Rinse the beef and pat it dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
2. In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the beef on both sides. Remove the beef and set it aside in a bowl.
3. In the same oil, sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
4. Return the beef to the pot and add salt, pepper, oregano, mustard, and water.
5. Cover the pot and simmer for approximately 1.5 hours until the beef is tender. Add more water if needed during cooking.

Ingredients for the Sugar-Free Ajjem Pilaf

• 200 g Carolina rice
• 550 g water (add more if needed)
• 100 g butter
• 3 nests of vermicelli
• 1 tablespoon raisins
• Salt
• Orange zest

Instructions for the Sugar-Free Ajjem Pilaf

1. In a pot, add water and salt and bring to a boil over medium heat.
2. Once boiling, add the rice and cook, stirring continuously to prevent sticking, until it becomes creamy and thick.
3. In a separate pan, melt the butter. Once hot, add the vermicelli and a pinch of salt.
4. Stir constantly until the vermicelli turns a golden brown.
5. Just before removing the rice from the heat, add the toasted vermicelli, raisins, and orange zest. Mix well and remove from heat.
6. Cover the pot with a clean kitchen towel and place the lid on top, allowing the pilaf to rest for about 1 hour so the flavors can blend perfectly.

Enjoy your rich, flavorful beef in mustard sauce paired with aromatic ajjem pilaf!