Monday, March 31, 2008

Ground Beef and Swiss Chard Stew (Pazı Kavurması) with Yogurt Dip (Sarmısaklı Dereotlu Yoğurt)

Estufado de Acelgas com Carne Picada (Pazı Kavurması)

Makes 4 servings

300 g swiss chard * 300 g ground beef * 2 garlic cloves * 1 onion * 1 cup water * 3 tbsp olive oil * salt * red pepper

Cut the swiss chard and remove the stems. Cook with water. Filter and reserve. Sauté the minced onion and garlic in the olive oil. Add the ground beef and go on sautéing for more 3-4 minutes. Add the swiss chard, seasonings and water and cook for about 15 minutes. Serve with yogurt dip.

For the yogurt dip:

6 tbsp plain Turkish yogurt (or Greek) * salt * 2 tbsp minced fresh dill * 3 garlic cloves

Mix the yogurt with the minced dill and garlic. Pour this dip over the stew.

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