Tas Kebab (Beef Stew with Quince)
Tas Kebab is the perfect combination of meat and vegetables. This is the easiest version of it.
Ingredients
- 500 g meat (beef or lamb – cubed)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 kg shallot (15-20 medium size)
- 2 quinces (medium size)
- 3 potatoes (small size)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (heaping spoon)
- 1 tbsp pepper paste
- 1 tbsp chili pepper (optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 cups hot water (enough to cover)
Instructions
- Cut the meat into cubes and put it in the pot.
- Chop the quince and potatoes into large cubes.
- Peel the shallots, wash them well. Add them to the pot with the quinces and potatoes. You don’t need to cut them.
- Add the tomato and pepper pastes, spices and oil and mix well.
- Close the lid and marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
- When you want to cook, add enough boiling water to cover it. Cook on low heat for about 45 minutes, until the meat and vegetables are tender. Do not stir while cooking, otherwise the potatoes and quinces may be crushed.
Notes
You can serve the tas kebab with vermicelli rice pilaf or bulgur pilaf.