Khoresht Ghaimeh - Persian Stew With Meat And Split

Name: Khoresht Ghaimeh - Persian Stew With Meat And Split Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lamb (or you can use beef); 2 medium onions, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 persian lemons; 5 cups water; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, diced; 1/2 cup split peas; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 teaspoons spices, advieh (this can be found at a Middle Eastern Market. Or you can use vegetable or chicken bouillon.); salt and pepper; 1 cup French fries (I use frozen)

Servings: persons

1 lb lamb (or you can use beef)
2 medium onions, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 persian lemons
5 cups water
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup split peas
1 tablespoon tomato paste
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons spices, advieh (this can be found at a Middle Eastern Market. Or you can use vegetable or chicken bouillon.)
salt and pepper
1 cup French fries (I use frozen)

1
Heat a dutch oven or large pot over medium heat and add olive oil.
2
Add onions and garlic and cook until translucent.
3
Add meat and let it brown for a few minutes.
4
Once the meat is browned, add turmeric.
5
Give the pot a few stirs, allowing the spices to release their flavors.
6
Prick the Persian lemons with a fork and add to the pot with 5 cups of water. Season to taste.
7
Cover and cook one hour.
8
Add tomatoes, split peas, tomato paste, and advieh. Cook for 1 1/2 to two hours.
9
While the strew cooks, give it a stir every so often so the bottom does not stick. Adjust seasonings.
10
About 15 minutes before planning to serve your khoresht, cook the french fries. Depending on what kind you prefer, you can bake or fry them.
11
I bake them, so spray a cookie sheet with nonstick spray and add french fries. Bake at 400 degrees for 7 minutes on each side. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt.
12
Once the khoresht is done, place it in a serving bowl and top with french fries.
13
Serve over basmati rice.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lamb (or you can use beef), 2 medium onions, diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 3 persian lemons, and more.

Yes, Khoresht Ghaimeh - Persian Stew With Meat And Split Peas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Khoresht Ghaimeh - Persian Stew With Meat And Split Peas

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