How to Make Armenian Khashlama (Beef-stew w/ Beer)

lamb

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are more nutrient-dense, and yams can be less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Cilantro provides a fresh flavor, while green onions are often less costly.

Cut the vegetables: slice 2 large onions, 2 large bell peppers, and 2 large tomatoes.

Layer sliced tomatoes at the bottom of a large wok.

Add chunks of beef shanks on top of the tomatoes.

Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and paprika over the beef.

Add half of the sliced onions on top of the beef.

Layer more sliced tomatoes, followed by another layer of beef and the remaining onions.

Add sliced bell peppers and young potatoes on top.

Sprinkle more salt, black pepper, and paprika over the layers.

Add fresh basil on top of the potatoes.

Pour dark beer over the entire mixture until covered.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the meat and potatoes are tender.

Transfer to a plate and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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