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Turkish kavurma in a traditional pan and lavash bread on the side.
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Sac Kavurma (Coban Kavurma)

By Zerrin & Yusuf
Sac Kavurma is a classic Turkish lamb dish made with tender pieces of meat, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and simple spices. Traditionally cooked in a wide metal pan called a sac over high heat, this quick and flavorful dish comes together in about 30 minutes and is perfect for an easy yet special meal at home.
Yields: 4 servings
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PREP 10 minutes
COOK 20 minutes
TOTAL 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 700 g lamb diced
  • 1 large onion roughly chopped
  • 3 medium peppers Turkish green peppers or 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium red pepper Romano pepper, chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Heat a large pan over high heat. Use a wide, shallow pan like a traditional sac pan or a wok. If you don’t have either, a cast iron pan or even a frying pan works too.
  • Add the oil and diced lamb. Cook over high heat for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat releases its juices and most of it has evaporated.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender. If your meat is lean, you may need to add a little more oil at this stage.
  • Add the peppers and tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, just until slightly softened—don’t let them become too soft.
  • Add the spices, stir well, cook for 2 minutes, and serve.

NOTES

  1. If you use beef or goat meat, you will need to cook the meat longer. 
  2. If you can find lamb tail fat, use it instead of oil. Put the diced fat with the diced lamb in the pan at the same time.
  3. Cook the meat over high heat first. 
  4. If the meat is about to stick before it gets tender, add a splash of water and continue cooking.

NUTRITION

Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 31gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 128mgSodium: 695mgPotassium: 896mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2035IUVitamin C: 125mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Course Dinner
Cuisine Turkish
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