Harissa Beef with Tomato Bulgur

Harissa beef with tomato bulgur is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the bold flavors of harissa, a North African chili paste, with tender beef and fluffy bulgur. Here's a detailed guide to making this delicious meal:

Ingredients:

For the Harissa Beef:

- 1 pound flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup harissa paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tomato Bulgur:

- 1 cup bulgur
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

To Make the Harissa Beef:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, olive oil, harissa paste, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat the beef.
2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Grill the beef for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked to your desired doneness.
5. Let the beef rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.

To Make the Tomato Bulgur:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the bulgur, tomatoes, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.

To Serve:

1. Spoon the tomato bulgur onto a plate.
2. Top with sliced harissa beef.
3. Garnish with additional parsley and cilantro, if desired.

Tips:

- For a spicier dish, use more harissa paste.
- You can use any type of beef you like for this recipe.
- If you don't have harissa paste, you can substitute with a blend of chili powder, cumin, and coriander.
- To make the dish ahead of time, prepare the harissa beef and tomato bulgur separately and refrigerate. Reheat before serving.

Enjoy your delicious harissa beef with tomato bulgur!