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Tas Kebabi (Turkish beef stew)

Saif
Tas Kebabi (tas kebap) is a Turkish beef stew containing beef, carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce infused with rich spices and herbs.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkish
Servings 5 people
Calories 550 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds Beef Fillet cut into pieces
  • 1 Whole can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons of tomato paste optional
  • 3 cups of water or enough to cover the beef
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes cut into cubed shape
  • 2 large carrot sliced
  • 1-2 red long sweet pepper
  • 2 teaspoon of cumin
  • 2 teaspoon of paprika
  • 2 teaspoon of thyme
  • Salt and Black Pepper for taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pressure cooker over medium heat. Sauté finely chopped onion and garlic until translucent and aromatic.
  • Add beef fillet, stirring until it starts to brown. Add cumin, paprika, and thyme, stir to combine.
  • Pour in tomato sauce, incorporating it thoroughly. Optional: add tomato paste for a deeper flavor.
  • Cover the beef with enough water and add a sweet long pepper to infuse flavors during cooking.
  • Seal the pressure cooker and cook for 30 minutes to tenderize the beef.
  • In a separate pan, fry cubed potatoes and sliced carrots until lightly browned, keeping them partially cooked.
  • Once the pressure cooker finishes, release pressure and add partially cooked vegetables to the stew.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
  • Serve the Tas Kebabi over Turkish rice for a flavorsome meal.

Notes

  • Add 1 teaspoon chili powder or  2 chili pepper if you prefer spicy.
  • Add more water if the stew seems dry or little
  • You can use chicken, veal or lamb instead of beef.
  • To understand the instruction, look at the step-by-step pictures in the recipe post section.

Nutrition

Serving: 5gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Tas Kebabi, Tas Kebap, Turkish Beef Stew
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