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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Khoresh Karafs
A Persian celery and beef stew with mint, parsley, lemon, turmeric, tomato paste, and a bright sour finish.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr 35 min📖 1 min readServes 4~430 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 70 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 35 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking1 h 10 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 500 g Beef
- 1 bunch Celery stalks
- 1 bunch Parsley
- 0.5 bunch Fresh mint
- 1 Dry onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Turmeric
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Tomato paste
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Water
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the beef into large pieces.
- 2
Soften the onion in a pot with half of the vegetable oil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 3
Add the meat and saute for 8 minutes, until colored.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add the garlic, turmeric, tomato paste, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Add the water and cook the meat over low heat for 40 minutes.
40 min40:00 - 6
Cut the celery stalks coarsely and saute them in the remaining oil for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 7
Finely chop the parsley and mint, then add them to the pot with the celery.
- 8
Add the lemon juice and cook the stew for 20 minutes, until the sour aroma settles.
20 min20:00
💡 Tip: Sauteing the celery separately softens its fibrous texture; adding mint and parsley late preserves their fresh green aroma.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve khoresh karafs hot with plain basmati rice, radishes, and a fresh herb plate.
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- Iron
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~430
kcal calories
31
g protein
18
g carbs
26
g fat
Protein 29%Carbs 17%Fat 54%
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.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Celery
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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FAQ
How many servings does Khoresh Karafs make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Khoresh Karafs take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 70 minutes; 95 minutes in total.Is Khoresh Karafs difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Khoresh Karafs have?
Approximately 430 kcal per serving. Protein: 31g, carbs: 18g, fat: 26g.Which allergens does Khoresh Karafs contain?
This recipe contains Celery. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Khoresh Karafs belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Khoresh Karafs need?
This recipe needs 13 ingredients.
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