Turkish Ground Beef Stew Recipe – Turkey Special

This Turkish-style ground beef stew is hearty and ideal for any weeknight dinner. It’s filled with vegetables and aromatic spices, making it a satisfying meal on its own or paired with rice.

  • Prep Time10 min
  • Cook Time40 min
  • Total Time50 min

Turkish Ground Beef Stew Ingredients :

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
    • 2 carrots, sliced into thick pieces
    • 2 russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
    • 4 cups vegetable stock or water

How to Make Turkish Ground Beef Stew

1

Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent, about 7 minutes.

2

Add minced garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and brown it.

3

Stir in carrots and potatoes. Add tomato paste, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, paprika, frozen peas, and vegetable stock or water.

4

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.

5

Turn the heat off. Let the stew sit covered for 20 minutes before serving.
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Receipe Note :

Serve this dish with options like rice pilaf, brown rice, lavash, pita, or pide bread.

For storing leftovers, place them 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 store for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating in a saucepan over medium heat