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Meat Potato Stew

Name: Meat Potato Stew
Total time: 3 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 cup onions, chopped; 6 garlic, minced; ½ tsp salt (for garlic); 600 g lamb loin chops bone-in, cubed; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp seven spices; ¼ tsp black pepper; 3 fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced; 3 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 6 cups hot water; ½ cup tomato paste; 1 kg russet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 cups oil for frying potatoes; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cups vermicelli pasta; 1½ cups basmati rice, washed; 1 tsp salt (for rice); 3 cups hot boiling water

⏱ 180 min

A classic Middle Eastern stew featuring tender lamb, cubed potatoes, and fresh tomatoes seasoned with warm spices and herbs, slow-cooked until the meat is fall-apart tender. Served with fluffy basmati rice.

Adapted from a video by Suha's Dishes

طريقة تحضير يخنة البطاطا بلحمة Easy and Delicious Meat Potato Stew Recipe

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Ingredients

extra virgin olive oil2 tbsp
butter1 tbsp
onions, chopped1 cup
garlic, minced6
salt (for garlic)½ tsp
lamb loin chops bone-in, cubed600 g
salt½ tsp
cinnamon½ tsp
seven spices½ tsp
black pepper¼ tsp
fresh tomatoes, peeled and dicedmedium-sized

Steps

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1
Remove the bones from each lamb chop and cut the meat into roughly 1-inch cubes. Set the bones aside.
2
In a large pot, sauté the chopped onions in olive oil and butter over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add the lamb cubes, bones, and all the spices, stirring to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes while stirring regularly. Add the diced tomatoes, cover the pot, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Add the bay leaves and cinnamon stick, then pour in the hot water. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 2 hours.
4
While the meat is cooking, peel, wash, and cube the potatoes. Fry them in batches in hot oil until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
5
When the meat is fully cooked, remove the bones, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick from the pot.
6
Dissolve the tomato paste in 1 cup of hot water and add to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of salt and the fried potatoes. Return to a boil and simmer for a few minutes before serving with rice.
7
Prepare the rice by rinsing 1.5 cups of basmati rice several times under running water until the water runs clear. Drain well. Have 3 cups of hot water ready.
8
In a medium pot, heat the olive oil, add the vermicelli pasta, and fry over medium heat while stirring constantly until golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
9
Add the rinsed rice and salt, stirring for about 1 minute until the grains are well coated with oil.
10
Pour in the hot water and stir well. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer until the rice is fully cooked and all water is absorbed, about 22 minutes. Turn off the heat, keep the lid on, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Meat Potato Stew

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