INGREDIENTS
4 pounds fresh
mustard greens
2-½ pounds boneless beef, sliced ½-inch thick and
cut into 2-inch long strips
1 large onion, peeled and coarsely
chopped
2 medium-sized green peppers, seeded and deribbed, cut
into strips 2-inches long and
coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons
salt
6 tablespoons Niter Kebbeh
8 medium-sized scallions,
including green tops, cut into ½-inch lengths
4 fresh hot
chilies, each about 3 inches long, washed and stemmed, but not
seeded
(use caution)
Wash the mustard
greens under cold running water. With a sharp knife, trim away any
bruised or blemished spots on the leaves and, if the stems are large
or fibrous, strip the leaves from them. Bunch the leaves together
and chop them coarsely. Place the greens in an 8 to 10 quart pot,
cover tightly, and cook over moderate heat for about 10 minutes, or
until they are wilted (enough water clings to the greens so that it
is not necessary to add water to the pot.) Drain in a sieve or
colander and set aside.
In a heavy ungreased
3 to 4 quart casserole, combine the beef, onion, green pepper strips
and salt. Cook over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes, until the beef is
lightly browned on all sides and the vegetables are soft. Slide the
casserole back and forth over the range and stir the ingredients
frequently as they cook to prevent them from burning; if necessary,
reduce the heat or lift the pot from the heat occasionally to let it
cool for a few moments before returning it to the range.
Stirring
constantly, add the reserved mustard greens, the niter kebbeh,
scallions, chopped green pepper and chilies, and toss together
thoroughly. Continue to cook, partially covered, for 50 to 60
minutes, or until the meat is tender and most of the liquid in the
pan has evaporated.
Serve at once, directly from the casserole or
mounded in a heated bowl.
Serves
6