Khoresh-e Kadoo (Persian Courgette and Beef Stew with Tomato and Mint)
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Ingredients
- 450 g braising beef, diced
- 3 courgette, sliced
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried mint
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 307 kcal
- Protein
- 26.7 g
- Carbohydrate
- 10.2 g
- of which sugars
- 8.3 g
- Fat
- 17.1 g
- of which saturates
- 4.6 g
- Fibre
- 3.3 g
- Salt
- 0.23 g
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Method
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot and fry the onion and garlic for 5 minutes, then add the diced beef and turmeric and brown for 6-8 minutes.
- 2
Stir in the tinned chopped tomatoes and 300ml water, bring to a simmer, cover and cook gently for 35 minutes until the beef is almost tender.
- 3
Add the sliced courgettes and dried mint and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes until the courgettes are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- 4
Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve hot with basmati rice.
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