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Turkish Skillet Lamb Braise With Chickpeas And Maras Pepper

Name: Turkish Skillet Lamb Braise With Chickpeas And Maras Pepper
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil; 700 g Boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large Yellow onion, diced; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 1 tbsp Maraş pepper flakes, or Aleppo pepper; 250 g Cooked chickpeas, drained; 480 ml Halal beef stock

Tender lamb shoulder seared with aromatic onions, simmered with chickpeas in a warm Maraş pepper and tomato gravy.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 60 min

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Technique to learn

Braising

Searing meat at high heat before slowly cooking it covered in liquid at a low temperature to break down tough fibers.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a deep heavy-bottom skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add cubed lamb in a single layer and sear for 5 to 6 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove to a plate.
Step 3: Lower heat to medium, add diced onion and minced garlic to the pan, and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.

Step 4: Stir in tomato paste and Maraş pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and deep red.

Step 5: Return lamb to the skillet along with the chickpeas and halal beef stock, then bring to a simmer.

Step 6: Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and braise for 35 to 40 minutes until lamb is meltingly tender and sauce thickens.

Cooking tips

Maraş pepper offers a mild, smoky heat; substitute with Aleppo pepper if needed.
Serve over warm bulgur pilaf or alongside crusty flatbread.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Turkish; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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