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Spelt with kale, pulled beef and pomegranate seeds
In a cast iron pan with lid, fry the onion and the garlic in a little oil and after a minute or so add the herbs and chilli.
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Dust your meat with flour, open your tins of tomato and tomato puree so you have them at arms reach ready
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When your onion and garlic are fried fruity, add the meat to the pot and immediately add the tomato puree, the tin of peeled tomatoes and a tin of water
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Bring to the boil and turn the heat down to a small flame, after 5 min put on the lid and transfer the beef to the oven for 2 hours, or slightly longer depending on the quality and cut of the beef
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In any case, check on the beef after 2 hours and take it out of the oven. Use two forks to pull the beef into strings and leave to stand until you need it
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You can prepare the meat in advance and keep in the fridge for evening supper or the day after, like with all stews, the flavour only gets better
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When you are ready to prepare the meal, cook the spelt according to your package instructions. Blanch the kale in boiling water after you've turned down the heat to a gentle bubble
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Meanwhile remove the pomegranate seeds from the fruit and keep in a bowl covered in cling film until you need it
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Drain your kale when it is cooked to your taste, I like it with a bite to it, and cover until needed
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Warm your stew towards the end of the cooking time of the spelt. When the spelt is ready, drain and transfer to a bowl, add the kale leaves, and drizzle over some olive oil or rapeseed oil and a pinch of salt and pepper
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Serve the spelt with the beef, sprinkle over the gorgeous pomegranate seeds and serve with sour cream or yoghurt. You can also have some salad and bread as a side