Mugalgal Hijazi (Jeddah Sizzling Wok-Seared Spiced Beef/Lamb with Tomatoes & Green Chilies) – Authentic Saudi Arabia Recipe
Jeddah and Mecca favorite searing tender meat strips over high heat with juicy tomatoes and green chilies.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia (Middle East, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Bite-sized tender beef or lamb strips, Ripe plum tomatoes and bell peppers, Warm flatbread and lemon wedges, Cumin, Coriander
Ingredients for Mugalgal Hijazi (Jeddah Sizzling Wok-Seared Spiced Beef/Lamb with Tomatoes & Green Chilies) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized tender beef or lamb strips, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups ripe plum tomatoes and bell peppers, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup warm flatbread and lemon wedges
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with cumin
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Saudi Arabia seasoning (coriander, turmeric, garlic, ginger, fresh cilantro)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and cumin for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add bite-sized tender beef or lamb strips and ripe plum tomatoes and bell peppers along with coriander, turmeric, garlic, ginger, fresh cilantro, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with warm flatbread and lemon wedges and serve straight from the skillet.