Harees (Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Wheat berries
• 2 lbs Lamb or beef (bone-in)
• 1 large Onion, roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp Ghee or clarified butter
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 pinch Cinnamon (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. 1Measure 1 cup of wheat berries and rinse them thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the rinsed 1 cup of wheat berries, 2 lbs of lamb or beef (bone-in), 1 large onion (roughly chopped), 1 tsp of salt, and 0.5 tsp of black pepper.
3. 3Add enough cold water to cover all the ingredients in the pot by about 2 inches. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let it simmer gently for 3 to 4 hours. The dish is ready for the next step when the meat is very tender and easily falls off the bone, and the wheat berries have broken down significantly.
4. 4Carefully remove the meat from the pot and place it on a clean cutting board. Once cool enough to handle, shred the meat into small pieces, discarding the bones. Return the shredded meat to the pot with the cooked wheat.
5. 5Using a sturdy spoon or an immersion blender, mash the mixture of meat and wheat. Continue mashing until it reaches a smooth, porridge-like consistency. This may take several minutes.
6. 6Stir in the 2 tbsp of ghee or clarified butter until fully incorporated.
7. 7Serve the Harees hot. If desired, garnish with a pinch of cinnamon.

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