Persian Macaroni (Iranian spaghetti) ماکارونی خوش مزه ایرانی با ته دیگ سیب زمینی

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and reduces fat content.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter flavor.

Heat 3 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

Sauté chopped onion, garlic, and diced red and green bell peppers for about 9 minutes until golden brown.

Add tomato paste to the sautéed vegetables and stir well.

Add 1 pound of ground beef and sprinkle with turmeric; mix thoroughly.

Sauté the mixture for 10 minutes, monitoring the heat to prevent burning.

Add shredded fresh tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes on medium-low heat.

Add half a cup of hot chicken broth, tomato sauce, sliced mushrooms, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; mix well.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Boil water with salt for cooking the macaroni; cook until super al dente, about 4-5 minutes, then strain.

In a nonstick pot, heat 4 tablespoons of neutral oil and 4 tablespoons of butter to create a crispy layer with sliced potatoes at the bottom.

Layer cooked macaroni and sauce in the pot, leaving space at the top for expansion.

Cover and cook on low heat to develop a crispy bottom layer.

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