Kazan Kabob
Kazan Kabob is a slow-cooked meat dish prepared in a 'kazan' (a large, deep cooking pot). Meat, typically lamb or beef, is braised with onions and spices until incredibly tender and flavorful, often served with fried potatoes.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 kg Lamb or Beef(cut into 2-inch pieces)
- 3 large Onions(sliced)
- 1/4 cup Vegetable oil or lamb fat
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Coriander
- 1.5 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 1 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 1 cup Water or broth
- 500 g Potatoes(cut into wedges (optional, for serving))
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, toss the meat pieces with minced garlic, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Heat the oil or lamb fat in a heavy-bottomed pot or kazan over medium-high heat.
- 3
Brown the meat pieces on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
- 4
Add the sliced onions to the pot and sauté until softened and lightly golden, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Return the meat to the pot. Add the water or broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover tightly, and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is very tender.
- 6
If serving with potatoes, fry them separately until golden and crispy.
- 7
Serve the Kazan Kabob hot, with the tender meat and onions, and optional fried potatoes on the side.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Using lamb fat adds a traditional richness to the dish.
- ✓Ensure the pot is tightly covered to allow the meat to braise properly.
- ✓The longer it simmers, the more tender the meat will become.
🔄 Variations
- Add chopped carrots or bell peppers along with the onions for extra vegetables.
- A bay leaf can be added during the simmering process for added aroma.