Krelane me Patate dhe Mish
A hearty and flavorful baked dish featuring tender lamb or beef, potatoes, onions, and herbs, often enriched with yogurt or sour cream for a creamy finish. It's a comforting staple in Albanian cuisine, particularly in mountainous regions.
🧂 Ingredients
- 800 g Lamb or Beef(cubed)
- 1 kg Potatoes(peeled and cubed)
- 2 large Onions(sliced)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 400 g Tomatoes(chopped)
- 200 ml Yogurt or Sour Cream
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley(chopped, for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed lamb or beef, cubed potatoes, sliced onions, minced garlic, and chopped tomatoes.
💡 Tip: Ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. - 3
Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish or casserole. Add about 100ml of water or broth.
- 5
Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- 6
Remove the foil, pour the yogurt or sour cream over the top, and return to the oven for another 30 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the potatoes are cooked through and lightly browned.
- 7
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, marinate the meat for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- ✓Adjust the amount of liquid based on your preference; some like it saucier, others drier.
- ✓You can add other root vegetables like carrots or parsnips.
🔄 Variations
- Use chicken or pork instead of lamb or beef.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.
- Incorporate bay leaves for added aroma.