Fesenjan with Ground Meat

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1.5 cups walnuts
• ½ cup pomegranate molasses
• 1 medium onion
• 2 cups chicken broth
• ½ cup pomegranate seeds
• ½ cup dried apricots
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Finely chop the 1 medium onion. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium and cook the onion until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the 1 lb ground beef and 1 tsp salt. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and no longer pink, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Pulse the 1.5 cups walnuts in a food processor until finely ground (like coarse sand). Stir them into the pot and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the 0.5 cup pomegranate molasses and 2 cups chicken broth. Stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

5. 5

   Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick and dark, and the oil separates slightly.

6. 6

   Chop the 0.5 cup dried apricots and stir them in. Cook uncovered for 10 more minutes, until the sauce coats the back of a spoon.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot, topped with the 0.5 cup pomegranate seeds.

Tools you’ll need

• large pot
• food processor
• knife
• cutting board
• wooden spoon

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