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Turkish Aubergine Stew with Meat (Patlican Yemegi)

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A hearty and flavorful one-pot dish featuring minced lamb, aubergines, and a rich tomato base, embodying the essence of traditional Turkish cuisine.

00:45:00 total

Serves 4

medium

Meat Main Course

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Ingredients

  1. minced lamb - 400g (from a local butcher for better taste, can substitute with beef)
  2. aubergines - 3 (sliced about a centimeter thick)
  3. green peppers (padrons) - 300g (not spicy, can adjust to taste)
  4. extra virgin olive oil - watch the video to see
  5. small onions - 6 (sliced)
  6. black pepper - 5g
  7. tomato paste - 1-2 tablespoons
  8. chopped tomatoes (canned) - 400g
  9. garlic - watch the video to see (a couple of cloves)
  10. salt - watch the video to see
  11. water - 2 dl

Instructions

  1. Brown the minced lamb: Brown the minced lamb in a pan, breaking it apart to ensure it cooks evenly.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: Slice the aubergines, green peppers, and onions as indicated.
  3. Cook the vegetables: In the same pan, add a little extra virgin olive oil and the sliced vegetables. Begin by browning the aubergines, then add the green peppers and onions.
  4. Combine ingredients: Once the vegetables have softened, add the tomato paste, chopped tomatoes, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Simmer: Add water to the pan, ensuring all ingredients are well combined. Let the dish simmer for about 30 minutes on low heat.
  6. Serve: After the stew has simmered and thickened, it's ready to be served. Optionally, garnish with a dab of garlic yogurt and serve with Arabic bread or Turkish jufka.

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