An Arab Gulf stew of beef, vegetables, tomatoes, and spices ladled over torn flatbread.
25 min prep 85 min cook
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Coarsely chop the onions, garlic, and vegetables.
Brown the beef in oil for 8 minutes.
Add the onions and garlic, and soften for 6 minutes.
Add the tomato paste, tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt, and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the water and cook the meat over low heat for 45 minutes.
Add the carrots and potatoes, and cook for 18 more minutes.
Add the zucchini and cook for 10 minutes, until softened.
Tear the lavash onto a plate and pour the thareed stew and its broth over it.
💡 Tip: Do not stir the lavash into the pot; softening it on the plate lets the bread carry the broth without falling apart.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve thareed over lavash on a wide plate with optional cucumber pickles and ayran like an iftar main dish.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~560
kcal calories
34
g protein
55
g carbs
20
g 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.
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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