Mixed Winter Vegetables - Meat Stew

Sample Dishes from Turkish Cuisine

Mixed Winter Vegetables - Meat Stew  (Kış Türlüsü)

Preparation

Cut meat into 3-4 cm (1 1/4-1 1/2 inch) chunks. Combine with fınely chopped onions. Brown in margarine for 8-10 minutes. Drain. Add tomato paste, water, salt and pepper; stir. Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until meat is tender. Pare potatoes and carrots (or scrape carrots). Remove unwanted parts of other vegetables. Cut all into 3-4 cm ( 1 1/4-1 1/2 inch) chunks. Stir in simmering meat, mixing well. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender: Serve hot.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Value
(in approximately one serving)

Regional Characteristics:

lt is a popular winter dish all over the country. In summer eggplant, summer squash, green beans, okra, green peppers, tomatoes and garlic are substituted for winter vegetables. It is always served with rice or bulgur pilaf. Sometimes cheese börek or cheese macaroni is served instead of pilaf. Cacık makes a good combination.