Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

beef

cooked, shredded or diced

2 cup

lamb

cooked, shredded or diced

0.25 cup

extra virgin olive oil

1 cup

onion

chopped

2 tsp

garlic

minced

28 unit

crushed tomatoes

canned

1 cup

chicken broth

reduced-sodium

1 cup

vegetable broth

0.5 tsp

kosher salt

0.5 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.5 tsp

ground coriander

0.5 tsp

ground black pepper

0.13 tsp

ground cloves

1 tbsp

fresh mint leaves

chopped

3 cup

cooked rice

3 cup

cooked couscous

Step 1
~6 min

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.

Step 2
~6 min

Add chopped onion and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3
~6 min

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4
~6 min

Stir in crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, salt, cinnamon, coriander, pepper, and cloves.

Step 5
~6 min

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6
~6 min

Add cooked beef or lamb to the sauce and stir in fresh mint leaves.

Step 7
~6 min

Serve over cooked rice or couscous.

Step 8
~6 min

Add sauteed zucchini and yellow squash as a side dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of spice to your liking.

Add other vegetables such as bell peppers or mushrooms.

Garnish with a dollop of yogurt for added creaminess.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of crusty bread.

Pair with a green salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Greek salad
Garlic bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Represents a fusion of Mediterranean flavors with a pasta dish.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Family Dinner
Weeknight Meal

Popularity Score

65/100

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