This is one of the simplest and most popular recipes in Spain. For a long time I have resisted ordering it in any of the thousands of bars that offer it throughout the country: I thought it was not worth wasting time with such an elementary dish! And yet it was enough to try it just once to make me change my mind. Here are the reasons and secrets about it.
Category: Recipes with meat
My Hünkar Beğendi recipe
Hünkar Beğendi is an icon of Ottoman cuisine and its name translates as “the Sultan’s delight” or simply “the Sultan liked it”. It is a roasted eggplant puree, thickened with a bechamel sauce and/or cream, on which a meat stew is served. Here you can find both a keto version and other classic alternatives.
Meat and artichokes stew
This dish with beef or lamb is a Turkish recipe, although there is also a similar Greek variant, usually accompanied by an avgolemono (literally “lemon and egg”) sauce. For many it can be an unexpected combination, but the pairing of meat and artichokes is a delight that is worth trying.
How to make an Argentinian puchero
Puchero is a meat and vegetable stew, the ingredients of which vary simply according to availability. It is similar to the French pot au feu or the Spanish stew, although it does not usually have legumes like the latter.
Chorizo in red wine recipe
Although I don’t have a special predilection for sausages, I have to admit that this recipe is exceptional in its simplicity. This chorizo in red wine is an absolute delightful Spanish “tapa” which is done in no more than half an hour, and very easy to prepare. Don’t forget to have some good bread on hand to enjoy!
Argentinian beef and pumpkin pie recipe
This pumpkin pie is a variant of the classic Creole beef and potato one. Not only is the pie very tasty, but also in this way the recipe is suitable for those who follow a low carbohydrate diet. Indeed, pumpkin contains fewer carbohydrates than potatoes, as well as having more fiber.
Rabbit with plums and raisins
This French recipe of rabbit with plums and raisins has the particularity of being cooked in red wine. This might contradict the classic rule which establish that white wine is the one that pairs with white meat. And yet this combination is triumphant, thanks to the balance provided by the plums and raisins.
Traditional Spanish garlic rabbit recipe
“Conejo al ajillo” or garlic rabbit is a traditional Spanish recipe that should be in everyone’s repertoire, as it is very simple, fast and cheap. In addition, rabbit is a very tasty and lean meat.
Okra with meat stew recipe
This is a delicious dish from the Levant, where it is called “bamieh bil lahme”, literally okra with meat. This vegetable combines very well with beef or lamb, but the variant with chicken is also very common, especially in Greece or Turkey.
Zucchini with minced beef in just 15 minutes
This express recipe of zucchini with ground beef is an easy alternative to “dolma” (stuffed zucchini), and it saves the whole process of hollowing the vegetables out and then stuffing them. In this way we can have a quick dish which is still excellent. And even more, since it’s also without rice, it makes a good option for those who follow a low-carb or keto diet.
