Lamb Tas Kebab Recipe | Turkish Tas Kebab | how to make lamb Tas kebab

lamb shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat; pork shoulder is less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

Cut lamb shoulder into cubes.

Marinate lamb with olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper for at least 1 hour.

Chop onions and bell peppers into chunks.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add marinated lamb to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove lamb and set aside; add onions and garlic to the pot, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add bell peppers and cook for another 3 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and bay leaves, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Return lamb to the pot and add water to cover the meat.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5-2 hours until lamb is tender.

Check for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Accompany with yogurt on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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