This Iranian Beef Stew Will Blow Your Mind | Authentic Gheimeh Recipe

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat while beef is often more affordable.

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: dried chickpeas

Green lentils are nutritious and chickpeas are often cheaper.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric and paprika provide color and flavor at lower costs.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrients, while carrots are often cheaper.

Heat vegetable oil in a pot until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in diced lamb and cook until browned.

Mix in tomato paste and cook until fragrant.

Add soaked yellow split peas, water, dried lime, cinnamon, turmeric, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until lamb is tender.

Adjust seasoning and add lemon juice to taste.

Fry potato slices until golden and crispy.

Serve Gheimeh hot, topped with fried potatoes.

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