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Ground Beef Stew, Turkish Style
This Turkish style ground beef stew is hearty and perfect for a weeknight dinner. Packed with vegetables and spices, this stew can be served on its own or with some rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Turkish
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef 93% lean
- 2 carrots sliced into thick pieces
- 2 Russet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 4 cups vegetable stock or water
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or a pot over medium heat. Saute the onion until translucent, about 7 minutes.
- Add in the minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add in the ground beef and saute brown.
- Next, add the carrots and potatoes. Stir in the tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin and paprika. Add the frozen peas and the stock or water.
- Turn the heat up to medium high. Bring the stew to a simmer. Turn the heat down to medium and cover with a lid. Cook for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Turn the heat off. Let the stew sit covered for 20 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- You can serve this dish with rice pilaf, brown rice, lavash, pita or pide bread.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- To freeze, transfer the cooled ground beef stew to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in a saucepan over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
1692mg
(71%)
Potassium
1240mg
(35%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
6398IU
(128%)
Vitamin C
35mg
(39%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 1692mg | 71% |
| Potassium | 1240mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 6398IU | 128% |
| Vitamin C | 35mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.