There’s something so special about the recipes that carry stories with them 🤍 This is Haresa — a traditional Arabic dish made with barley and beef. My parents made it on cold mornings and holidays, and now I make it for my kids. The smell fills our home with warmth and comfort — the kind that reminds you where you came from. Ingredients: • 4 cups water • 1 tablespoon salt • 1 ½ cups pearl barley washed • 4 cups beef broth • 1 ½ pounds top sirloin steak (frozen in broth or fresh) • 1 can chickpeas • Lemon, for serving Instructions: 1. Add water, salt, pearl barley, beef broth, and top sirloin to your slow cooker. 2. Cook on low for 6 hours, stirring occasionally. 3. After 2 hours, add one can of chickpeas and stir. 4. Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon for brightness. ✨ Traditionally enjoyed across the Middle East — often even for breakfast on holidays — this cozy, nourishing dish is comfort in a bowl. ArabicFood MiddleEasternRecipes ComfortFood FamilyTraditions Haresa IraqiRecipes SlowCookerMeals MomMadeItBetter CulturalCooking