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Arabic goulash with potatoes - a savory recipe

If you're looking for a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make recipe, Arabic goulash with potatoes is the perfect option. This dish combines the deep flavors of beef with the creamy texture of potatoes, all served with a side of boiled rice. It's an excellent recipe for family meals, as well as for special occasions. Let's start discovering this dish together!

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Number of servings: 6

Necessary ingredients:
- 500 grams of beef (cut into 4-5 cm pieces)
- 1.5 kg of potatoes (preferably red or yellow potatoes)
- 2 cups of rice (about 400 grams)
- 3 medium-sized onions
- 5-6 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoons of sweet paprika
- 3-4 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
- 1 bunch of parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons of mixed meat seasoning (pepper, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, nutmeg)
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Corn oil for boiling the rice

Preparation:

1. Heat the oil: Start by adding olive oil to a pressure cooker. Heat it over medium heat.

2. Sauté the onion: Peel and finely chop the onion. Add it to the hot oil and sauté for 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.

3. Add the beef: Place the pieces of beef in the pot and let them sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown evenly.

4. Season: Add the paprika, spices, bay leaves, and rosemary, along with salt and pepper. Mix well to combine the flavors.

5. Add water: Pour hot water into the pot just enough to cover the meat. Close the pressure cooker and, once it starts boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 45 minutes.

6. Prepare the potatoes: Meanwhile, peel the potatoes and cut them into large pieces. Heat olive oil in a separate pan and add the potatoes. Sauté until they are golden, then remove them to a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

7. Prepare the rice: In a non-stick pot, add 2 cups and 2/3 water, a teaspoon of salt, and 3 tablespoons of corn oil. When the water starts to boil, add the washed and blanched rice. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes.

8. Finalize the goulash: After the meat has cooked for 45 minutes, add the fried potatoes to the pot and let it cook on low heat for another 5 minutes. Finely chop the garlic and sauté it in olive oil until golden. Add it to the dish along with the chopped parsley leaves.

9. Serve: The Arabic goulash with potatoes is served hot, alongside the boiled rice. You can add a cucumber salad with yogurt and garlic or pickles for a fresh contrast.

Helpful tips:
- Choosing the meat: Opt for moderately fatty beef to achieve a juicy and flavorful goulash.
- Spices: If you want to personalize the recipe, you can also add some spices like cumin or cinnamon for a more intense flavor.
- Vegetarian version: Replace the meat with mushrooms, seitan, or assorted vegetables for a vegetarian version of this dish.

Nutritional benefits:
- Arabic goulash with potatoes is a good source of protein due to the beef, while the potatoes provide complex carbohydrates, essential for energy. Olive oil adds healthy fatty acids, and the spices used also have antioxidant properties.

Calories:
- A serving of Arabic goulash with potatoes contains approximately 500-600 calories, depending on the amount of oil used and the added sides.

Frequently asked questions:
- Can I use other types of meat? Of course! You can use chicken or lamb, adjusting the cooking times accordingly.
- Can it be prepared in advance? Yes, the goulash is even tastier the next day after the flavors have had time to meld. You can store it in the fridge and reheat it before serving.
- What drinks pair well with this dish? A yogurt-based drink or a light red wine are excellent options that complement the rich flavors of the goulash.

This Arabic goulash with potatoes recipe is perfect for a comforting dinner, full of flavors and taste. I invite you to try it and surprise your family and friends with this delicacy! Enjoy your meal!

 Ingredients: 500 grams of beef cut into pieces of about 4-5 cm, 1.5 kg of potatoes, 2 cups of rice, 3 medium-sized onions, 5-6 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of sweet paprika, 3-4 bay leaves, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, parsley leaf, 2 teaspoons of mixed meat seasoning (pepper, cumin, cinnamon, coriander, ginger, nutmeg), salt to taste, freshly ground pepper to taste, olive oil, corn oil.

 Tags:  potatoes onion garlic olive oil mixed seasoning for meat paprika salt pepper