IRAQI KEEMA - Full breakdown

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey offers a leaner option, while ground lamb is often more affordable.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a fresh flavor, while dried parsley is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen mixed vegetables

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, and frozen veggies are often less expensive.

Soak dried chickpeas for over 24 hours and peel them if desired.

Heat walnut fat and olive oil in a large pot.

Add half of the chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

Cube 1 kg of beef and add it to the pot, browning on all sides without cooking through.

Mix the browned beef with the onions and add the peeled chickpeas.

Add chicken stock, turmeric, black pepper, and poke holes in dried limes before adding them to the pot.

Add bay leaves and water to cover the mixture, then cover and let it boil.

In a separate step, heat olive oil in another pot and add the remaining chopped onions until translucent.

Add tomato paste to the onions and cook down thoroughly to avoid bitterness.

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