Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb | 100g cooked | 294 |
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Beet | 1/2 cup (85g) | 35 |
| Plum | 1 medium (66g) | 30 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 to 4 pounds shoulder of lamb, diced in one-inch cubes
- 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained and diced, juice reserved
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 clove garlic, mashed
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 pounds beets
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Cooked rice
Directions
In a heavy saucepan, mix together the lamb with the tomatoes, salt, pepper, garlic, turmeric, and sugar. Cook on a high flame, stirring, until the meat is brown. Then simmer, covered, on top of the stove for about 2 hours, adding more juice from the tomatoes if necessary.
Meanwhile, cook the beets in water to cover for about 20 minutes. When cool enough to handle, peel, and dice.
Add the beets to the stew and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes more. Just before serving, add the lemon juice and adjust the seasonings. Serve with white rice.
Category:Iraqi Recipes
Category:Iraqi Meat Dishes