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Etli Güveç
Medium 2 hr 5 min~410 kcal 9/10
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Bigadic Lamb Stew
A Balikesir clay-pot stew where lamb, tomato, pepper, onion, and garlic cook slowly into a rich sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 44 min📖 1 min readServes 5~520 kcal🇹🇷 Turkish🌍 Full translation
24 min prep 80 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 44 min- Prep24 min
- Cooking1 h 20 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the casserole
- 750 g Lamb cubes
- 3 Onions
- 4 Tomatoes
- 4 Green peppers
- 6 clove Garlic
For the sauce
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
For cooking
- 1 cup(~200 ml) Hot water
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.6 tsp(~3 ml) Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Thyme
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Instructions
- 1
Dry the lamb cubes and slice the onions into thick half-moons.
- 2
Cut the tomatoes and green peppers into large pieces, leaving the garlic cloves whole.
- 3
Spread the onions in the casserole dish, then layer the lamb, tomatoes, peppers, and garlic on top.
- 4
Mix the tomato paste, olive oil, hot water, salt, black pepper, and thyme, then pour over the casserole.
- 5
Cover the dish and bake in a 190°C oven for 70 minutes, until the meat softens.
1 hr 10 min70:00 - 6
Open the lid and cook for 10 more minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
10 min10:00 - 7
Remove the casserole from the oven, rest for 8 minutes, and serve hot.
8 min08:00
💡 Tip: Do not open the casserole lid for the first 60 minutes; if the steam escapes, the meat cooks but the sauce loses depth.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve Bigadic guveci hot with plain bulgur pilaf and optional ayran, making sure to spoon the sauce onto each plate.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~520
kcal calories
34
g protein
22
g carbs
34
g fat
Protein 26%Carbs 17%Fat 57%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Bigadic Lamb Stew make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Bigadic Lamb Stew take?
Prep 24 minutes, cooking 80 minutes; 104 minutes in total.Is Bigadic Lamb Stew difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Bigadic Lamb Stew have?
Approximately 520 kcal per serving. Protein: 34g, carbs: 22g, fat: 34g.Is Bigadic Lamb Stew allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.How many ingredients does Bigadic Lamb Stew need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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