Iranian Lamb Or Beef (Khoresht-E Karaf) Recipe

Name: Iranian Lamb Or Beef (Khoresht-E Karaf)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g lamb or 500 g beef; 2 bunches celery; 1 bunch of fresh mint; 1 bunch fresh parsley; 3 medium onions; 1 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup cooking oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

500 g lamb or 500 g beef
2 bunches celery
1 bunch of fresh mint
1 bunch fresh parsley
3 medium onions
1 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Directions:.
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Peel and thinly slice onions. Fry in oil until slightly golden. Wash and cut meat into small pieces and fry in onions with 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper until color changes. Add 2-3 glasses of hot water and bring to boil. Cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes, adding more hot water during cooking if needed.
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Wash celery and cut into 3 cm pieces. Finely chop mint and parsley and fry slightly in oil. Add celery, mint, parsley, salt to the meat and continue cooking for about 20 minutes (celery should not become too soft).
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Khoresht Karafs can be made without mint and parsley or you can use 2 teaspoon of dry mint.
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Add lime juice and sugar to taste and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Taste the juice and make adjustments as desired. Serve Khoresht Karafs with plain rice (Polow or Chelow).

670

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g lamb or 500 g beef, 2 bunches celery, 1 bunch of fresh mint, 1 bunch fresh parsley, and more.

Yes, Iranian Lamb Or Beef (Khoresht-E Karaf) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Iranian Lamb Or Beef (Khoresht-E Karaf)

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