Lamb bakes with tomatoes, peppers, garlic, butter, and thyme in a generous tray dish from Hatay's Belen district.
20 min prep 80 min cook 10 min rest
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Cut the lamb into large dice.
Prepare the tomatoes, peppers and onions in large cubes.
Toss the meat, vegetables, garlic, pepper paste, olive oil, salt, black pepper and thyme on the tray.
Place small pieces of butter over the tray.
Cover the tray with moistened parchment paper.
Bake the Belen tava at 200°C for 70 minutes.
Open the paper and brown the top for 10 minutes.
Rest the dish for 10 minutes and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Covering the tray during the first stage lets the meat soften without drying out.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with tirnak pide, rice pilaf and shepherd's salad.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~520
kcal calories
34
g protein
14
g carbs
36
g fat
9.9g
Sugar
6.2g
Fiber
1344mg
Sodium
19.7g
Saturated fat
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.
Very filling, for a really hungry day
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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