Description
Hearty spiced meat & potatoes bring comfort from Mediterranean kitchens, blending robust seasonings with tender ingredients. Savory warmth fills each bite, inviting you to savor a delicious culinary journey through rustic home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or lamb
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil over medium temperature, gently sautéing chopped onions and minced garlic until they release a rich, aromatic fragrance and become translucent.
- Introduce ground meat into the skillet, methodically crumbling it with a wooden spoon, and continue cooking until the meat achieves a deep golden-brown color, carefully draining any excess rendered fat.
- Infuse the meat mixture with a vibrant blend of cumin, paprika, cinnamon, coriander, freshly ground black pepper, and sea salt, allowing the spices to bloom and intensify their flavors for approximately one minute.
- Fold diced potatoes into the seasoned meat, ensuring each potato piece is thoroughly coated with the aromatic spice blend.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and savory broth, creating a rich liquid base that will gently simmer and tenderize the potatoes, covering the skillet and allowing the ingredients to meld together for 15-20 minutes.
- Once potatoes reach a perfect tender consistency, remove the skillet from heat and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, presenting a warm, fragrant dish ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Enhance spice intensity by toasting whole spices before grinding, releasing deeper, more complex flavors that elevate the entire dish.
- Reduce fat content by using lean ground meat like turkey or chicken, maintaining the recipe’s rich taste while creating a healthier protein option.
- Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold for better texture, as they hold their shape during cooking and absorb spices more effectively without falling apart.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting spice quantities or adding fresh chili peppers, allowing flexibility for different palate preferences and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg