Jordanian Galayet Bandora with Beef

Galayet Bandora is a home-style Jordanian skillet dish of tomatoes cooked down with aromatics and tender pieces of beef.

Brown the beef first, then let the tomatoes cook slowly until the sauce becomes thick, savory, and spoonable with warm flatbread.

Use ripe tomatoes and cook them uncovered long enough for excess water to evaporate; the finished sauce should cling to the beef.

Serving Suggestions

Bring the skillet to the table with warm flatbread, chopped parsley, and a crisp cucumber salad.

Recipe Notes

The beef and tomato mixture keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator and reheats well over low heat.

Jordanian Galayet Bandora with Beef

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A rustic Jordanian skillet of tender beef, slow-cooked tomatoes, onion, garlic, and green chile.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Jordanian

Calories: 540

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

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Skillet

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1.25 lb beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large yellow onion sliced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 lb ripe tomatoes roughly chopped
• 1 large green chile sliced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp fine salt
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped

To Serve

• 4 pieces gluten-free flatbread warmed
• 1 large cucumber sliced

Equipment

• Large cast-iron skillet
• Wooden spoon
• Chef’s knife

Method

 

Brown the beef:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in a single layer for 6 to 8 minutes, turning occasionally.
2. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, cumin, paprika, and salt for 1 minute.

Cook the tomatoes:

1. Add the tomatoes and green chile. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Continue until the tomatoes collapse into a thick sauce and the beef is tender. Stir in the parsley.

Serve:

1. Taste and adjust the salt. Bring the skillet to the table with warmed flatbread and sliced cucumber.

Nutrition

Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 39gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 930mgFiber: 7gSugar: 13g

Notes

• A wide skillet helps the tomatoes reduce quickly.
• For a softer beef texture, simmer 10 minutes longer with a splash of water.