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Hearty Beef Stew with Potatoes - Comfort Food at its Best! Iranian recipe Delicious Gheymeh #60

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Gheymeh

Cultural Context

Gheymeh is a traditional Persian stew, often enjoyed during special occasions and family gatherings. It features a delightful combination of meat, split peas, and spices, showcasing the rich flavors of Iranian cuisine. The dish is typically served with rice and topped with crispy fried potatoes, making it a comforting and hearty meal. Its popularity has led to various adaptations, with some regions adding unique ingredients, while still honoring the classic recipe.

PersianIRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb lamb or beef
1 large onion
2 medium potatoes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon saffron
2 dried limes
1 teaspoon cardamom
4 cups water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

lamb or beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

yellow split peas

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Green lentils are nutritious and canned chickpeas are budget-friendly.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: paprika

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

dried lime

🥗Healthier: fresh lime

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Fresh lime provides acidity without the cost of dried limes.

1

Cut the meat into smaller pieces.

2

Chop the onion.

3

Peel the potato.

4

Chop the potatoes.

5

Pour vegetable oil into the pot.

6

Add chopped onion to the pot.

7

Add turmeric to the pot.

8

Add salt to the pot.

9

Add the meat to the pot.

10

Add black pepper to the pot.

11

Add tomato paste to the pot.

12

Add water to the pot and cook.

13

Add saffron to the pot.

14

Fry the chopped potatoes.

15

Chop the Amani lemon.

16

Add the chopped Amani lemon to the pot of meat.

17

Add the cotyledon to the pot of meat.

18

Cook the mixture in the pot.

19

Pour rice into the pot.

20

Wash the rice and then add water and oil to it in the pot.

21

Add salt to the rice and cook.

22

Cover the pot with a cloth.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstewingfrying

Equipment Needed

potfrying panknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

GheyméGheymeh stew

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