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Tas Kebab (Persian Lamb and Vegetable Stew)

Name: Tas Kebab (Persian Lamb and Vegetable Stew)
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1 pound lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric; 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced; 0.5 cup pitted prunes; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 quince, cored and sliced; 1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices; 1 tomato, sliced; 1 pinch salt; 1 cup water; 0.5 cup tomato juice; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 potatoes, peeled and sliced

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Persian tas kebab includes quince, which turns the stew into an aromatic fusion of vegetables and meat. Season as desired and serve with naan.

Recipe by Soheila

Published on July 10, 2019

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Prep Time:

50 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 pound lamb, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, sliced (Optional)
½ cup pitted prunes
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 quince, cored and sliced
1 large eggplant, peeled and cut into 1-inch slices
1 tomato, sliced
1 pinch salt
1 cup water
½ cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice (Optional)
3 potatoes, peeled and sliced

Directions

Pour oil into a pot. Cover the bottom of the pot with onions; add lamb. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, turmeric, and cinnamon.
Layer garlic, ginger, prunes, carrots, quince, eggplant, and tomato onto the seasoned lamb. Sprinkle with 1 pinch of salt. Pour in water, tomato juice, and lemon juice.
Cook, covered, over low heat, until lamb is tender, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Add potatoes and cover. Cook until potatoes are soft, about 30 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Substitute 2 green apples for the quince if desired.

This stew can be cooked with lamb or beef and any vegetables desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

467	Calories
11g	Fat
71g	Carbs
27g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 467
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 496mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 71g	26%
Dietary Fiber 14g	51%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 27g
Vitamin C 63mg	316%
Calcium 105mg	8%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1899mg	40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.