Meat
Shabbat Hamin (Cholent)
My Shabbat hamin, with beef, beans, barley, potatoes and eggs. It goes into the oven on Friday and cooks slowly all night.
Stuffed Eggplant Moussaka Draft
Eggplant slices stuffed with seasoned ground beef, fried and then baked in tomato sauce until the top turns crisp. I make it when I want a hearty main dish from the oven.
Baked Empanadas Draft
Baked empanadas in a simple olive oil dough, filled with spiced ground beef, hard-boiled egg and olives. I bake them instead of frying.
Baked Kubbeh Siniyeh Draft
Kubbeh baked in a pan, two layers of bulgur-and-meat dough with a beef, onion and pine nut filling in between. I bake it all in one tray and cut it into diamonds instead of shaping each one by hand.
Oven-Braised Osso Buco Draft
Osso buco slices that I sear in a pan and braise in the oven over vegetables with red wine and stock for about two and a half hours, until the meat is tender.
BBQ Ribs Draft
Ribs marinated in a homemade barbecue sauce with honey, soy sauce, mustard and lime, which I cook on the grill or in a hot oven.
White Bean Soup with Smoked Goose Breast Draft
A thick white bean soup with cubes of meat, vegetables and smoked goose breast for a deep flavor, a whole meal in one pot.
Beef and Eggplant Stew (Ingeri) Draft
Ingeri, a beef stew in a sweet-and-sour tomato and lemon sauce with fried eggplant laid on top. I serve it with white rice.
Beef and Leek Patties Draft
Fried patties of ground beef, plenty of cooked leeks and potato, where the leek is the star and the meat just holds them together.
Beef Bourguignon Draft
Beef stewed in red wine with carrots, onions, cognac and mushrooms, cooked low and slow in the oven until the meat is tender.
Beef Casserole with Root Vegetables Draft
Beef cubes with carrots, celery root and parsley root in red wine, cooked slowly in the oven in one pot.
Beef Stew with Root Vegetables and Red Wine Draft
A beef stew I cook slowly in a heavy pot with plenty of root vegetables, prunes and red wine, until the meat is completely tender.
Beef Stew with Chickpeas and Pumpkin Draft
A one-pot beef shoulder stew with chickpeas, pumpkin and potatoes, seasoned with cinnamon, paprika and cumin, that I make to feed a full table.
Beef Empanadas Draft
My empanadas, baked dough pockets filled with ground beef, onion, olives, raisins and a slice of hard-boiled egg.
Beef Tenderloin with Charred Eggplant and Red Wine Draft
Seared beef tenderloin with caramelized garlic cloves in a red wine sauce, served on a fire-roasted eggplant with strips of charred pepper.
Beef Goulash with Nockerl Dumplings Draft
A paprika beef shoulder goulash that simmers slowly for two and a half hours, which I serve with nockerl, small soft dumplings.
Beef and Mushroom Pot Pies in Puff Pastry Draft
A beef stew with porcini, button mushrooms and red wine that I divide into individual bowls and top with a golden puff pastry lid.
Beef with Mushrooms and Sherry Draft
Thin slices of beef seared in a skillet with mushrooms, garlic, sherry and beef broth. I make it when I want a quick meat dish on the stovetop.
Beef Patties Draft
Pan-fried beef patties I make from ground beef, soaked bread, garlic and parsley, coated in breadcrumbs.
Beef and Pearl Barley Soup Draft
A thick soup of beef, marrow bones, pearl barley and mushrooms that simmers slowly for almost two hours. I make a big pot for six.
Beef Stir-Fry with Peppers and Soy Sauce Draft
A quick stir-fry of beef with bell peppers, peach and red onion in a sweet and spicy soy sauce, which I also make with chicken.
Beef Ragu with Pasta Draft
A slow-simmered beef shank ragu with vegetables, porcini and red wine that I serve over pappardelle.
Braised Beef with Olives Draft
Beef braised low and slow in a fresh tomato sauce with green olives until it's completely tender. I serve it with white rice or bread to soak up the sauce.
Beef Sofrito Stew Draft
A sofrito of beef chunks slow-cooked with paprika, plenty of garlic and carrots, finished with fried potatoes that soak up the sauce.
Osso Buco and Flanken Braised in Beer Draft
Osso buco and flanken that I braise for hours in beer with potatoes, carrots and mushrooms, and serve with white rice or mashed potatoes.
Beef Chili Draft
A spicy beef chili simmered slowly with tomatoes, spices and a little coffee, which I serve with tortillas, guacamole and diced tomato.
Chili Con Carne Draft
Ground beef and bean chili in tomato sauce with oregano and hot chili, simmered slowly in a covered pot.
Chinese-Style Bean Sprouts with Sausages Draft
A quick wok stir-fry of sliced sausages with bean sprouts, red pepper, garlic and soy sauce, which I serve straight off the heat.
Classic Goulash Draft
My classic goulash, beef cubes simmered for an hour and a half with sweet and hot paprika, peppers and tomato, finished with carrots and potatoes.
Stuffed Baby Eggplants in Tomato Sauce Draft
Small eggplants stuffed with rice and ground beef spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, which I simmer in tomato sauce until the rice is tender.
Stuffed Eggplant with Ground Meat, Pine Nuts and Tahini Draft
Roasted eggplant halves that I fill with ground meat fried with pine nuts, baharat and parsley, and serve right away with plenty of tahini sauce.
Rib-Eye Ciabatta Sandwiches Draft
Thin slices of rib-eye sautéed with toasted onion, in ciabatta with garlic mayo and fresh vegetables. I make these when I want a hearty meat sandwich for a meal.
Goulash Draft
My goulash, beef chunks simmered slowly with paprika, peppers, tomato and red wine, with carrots and potatoes added at the end.
Goulash Soup Draft
A goulash soup with beef cubes, potatoes and red pepper that simmers for an hour and a half, a whole meal in one bowl.
Greek-Style Beef Roast Draft
Beef I marinate in red wine, garlic and balsamic, then cook low and slow in the oven with sun-dried tomatoes and pearl onions until it is very tender.
Gyoza (Meat Dumplings) Draft
Gyoza filled with ground meat and vegetables that I pan-fry, then steam in the skillet and serve hot with a soy and rice vinegar dip.
Hamin (Shabbat Stew) Draft
My hamin with three kinds of beans, potatoes, beef shank, kishke and eggs, slow-cooked overnight in the oven and ready for Shabbat lunch.
Hedgehog Meatballs Draft
Beef meatballs with rice that pokes out like hedgehog spines, simmered in a tomato sauce with chicken stock.
Hunter-Style Tortellini Draft
Homemade tortellini filled with ground beef and vegetables, in a mushroom, pea and white wine sauce. I make a big batch and keep some in the freezer.
Lahmacun Draft
Lahmacun, a thin yeast flatbread topped with ground lamb, tomatoes and spices, which I serve with onion, tomato and parsley, rolled up like a laffa.
Braised Lamb Osso Buco with Potatoes in Red Wine Draft
Lamb shanks I sear and braise slowly in a bottle of red wine with thyme, adding potatoes at the end to soak up the sauce.
Leek and Beef Patties Draft
Patties made mostly of caramelized leeks with a little ground beef, which I bake in the oven instead of frying.
Lentil and Beef Soup Draft
A green lentil soup with cubes of beef shank, celery, red wine and hawaij that simmers gently for an hour and is served with fresh herbs and soup croutons.
Mafrum (Stuffed Potatoes in Tomato Sauce) Draft
Potato slices stuffed with ground meat, fried and then simmered in a spiced tomato sauce until tender.
Meat Bourekas Rolls Draft
Puff pastry rolls filled with ground beef, mushrooms and pine nuts, brushed with egg and sprinkled with sesame before baking.
Beef-Filled Ravioli Draft
Homemade ravioli filled with beef slow-cooked in wine and vegetables, served in the reduced cooking broth.
Meat-Stuffed Zucchini Draft
Zucchini boats filled with ground meat that I simmer in a paprika and garlic sauce with a touch of lemon.
Meatballs and Mushrooms in Tomato Sauce Draft
Big beef and chicken meatballs with fresh herbs and ras el hanout, coated in semolina and simmered in tomato sauce with button mushrooms.
Meatballs and Potatoes Draft
Meatballs simmered with diced potatoes and shallots in a red paprika sauce. I make it when I want a whole meal in one pot.
Mongolian Beef Draft
My Mongolian beef, cornstarch-coated strips of beef fried and tossed in a soy, ginger and brown sugar sauce. I serve it with rice.
Eggplant Moussaka Rolls Draft
Thin eggplant slices rolled around a ras el hanout ground beef filling and baked in a simple tomato sauce.
Mustard and Rosemary Sirloin Roast Beef Draft
Sirloin roast beef rubbed with Dijon mustard and olive oil, roasted briefly at high heat and finished in the turned-off oven to medium-rare.
Osso Buco Draft
Osso buco that I brown and then braise slowly with vegetables, tomato paste, wine and chicken stock until the meat is tender.
Goulash, Our Way Draft
My goulash, beef cubes and potatoes simmered in one pot with paprika, tomato and tomato paste until the meat is tender.
Passover Kubbeh Draft
My Passover kubbeh, with a shell of mashed potato and matzah meal and a filling of ground beef, onion and hawaij, fried until golden.
Lamb Shoulder and Pea Stew Draft
Cubes of lamb shoulder simmered slowly in broth with shallots and fresh peas until the sauce is glossy and thick, which I serve with white rice.
Beef Stew with Mushrooms Draft
A beef shoulder stew I dredge in flour, sear and simmer for about two hours with red onion and two kinds of mushrooms, until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick.
Pot Roast with Pearl Onions Draft
My pot roast, an herb-crusted roast braised for 4 hours in the oven with pearl onions, vegetables and sherry, served thinly sliced with a thick sauce.
Ragù Sauce for Pasta Draft
A beef ragù with carrot, celery, red wine and tomatoes that I simmer slowly in a heavy pot for about an hour and a half.
Romanian-Style Stuffed Peppers Draft
Red and yellow peppers stuffed with ground beef and rice, which I simmer in a pot of tomato sauce made with chicken stock.
Shepherd's Pie Draft
My shepherd's pie, ground beef in tomato sauce with peas and carrots, covered with mashed potatoes and baked until browned.
Braised Short Ribs Draft
My braised short ribs, cooked for two hours in the oven in red wine, beef stock and vegetables, with the sauce reduced at the end.
Simple Bolognese Sauce Draft
A simple Bolognese of ground meat, onion and tomato sauce that I simmer slowly in a covered pot until thick.
Asian-Style Sirloin with Broccoli Draft
Sirloin cubes seared in a very hot pan and glazed in soy, ginger and balsamic with broccoli, a meal I make in minutes.
Spaghetti Bolognese Draft
Classic spaghetti Bolognese, with a meat and red wine sauce that simmers slowly for about three hours until thick.
Meat-Stuffed Eggplants in Lemon Tomato Sauce Draft
Eggplant halves filled with ground beef, mint, celery and baharat, no rice, which I cook slowly in a sweet-and-sour tomato sauce.
Stuffed Flank Steak Draft
Flank steak rolled around a breadcrumb, garlic and herb filling, seared and then baked slowly in white wine and tomato juice.
Stuffed Peppers Draft
Colorful bell peppers stuffed with ground beef, goose breast and rice, simmered slowly for about two hours in a tomato and beef broth sauce.
Stuffed Veal Roll Draft
Veal matambre that I fill with rice, mushrooms and onion, roll up and roast, first at high heat and then at moderate heat.
Turkish-Style Eggplant with Tahini Draft
A roasted eggplant that I split open and fill with beef and lamb seasoned with ras el hanout and pine nuts, topped with a herby salsa and tahini.
Veal and Mushroom Pot Pie Draft
A meat and mushroom stew in beer that I simmer slowly until the meat is very tender, then bake in a dish under a puff pastry lid.