*Kazan-Kebab* with Beef. Uzbek Dish- fried meat and potatoes.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be more expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: rice

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while rice is a cost-effective alternative.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini is lower in calories, and cabbage is often cheaper.

Marinate beef in a mixture of cumin, paprika, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large kazan or heavy pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced carrots and cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Add marinated beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate diced bell peppers and tomatoes, cooking for 5 minutes until they begin to soften.

Add chopped garlic and bay leaves, stirring to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat and vegetables, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-2 hours until beef is tender.

Add diced potatoes and cook until they are soft, about 20-30 minutes.

Season with salt and fresh herbs before serving.

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