Potato & Tomato Stew (Patates Tavasi)

A savory thick, tomato-based potato stew, Patates Tavasi warms the stomach and the soul.

     I’m not exactly sure if this dish is meant to be a stew, but the way I experienced it (in a bowl, served with rice, served with a spoon), it felt like a thick stew. Regardless, it’s delicious. Stew beef is the basis of the dish and gives a basic flavor element to it. Coupled with the tomato paste, red pepper paste, onions and garlic, it is so full of flavor and so delicious!

Here’s the recipe:

• 300g stew beef chunks
• 1 small white onion (diced)
• 4 small red onions (diced)
• 10 garlic cloves (minced)
• 5 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 TBSP red pepper paste
• 3 TBSP tomato paste
• 2 TBSP butter
• 1 TBSP black pepper
• salt (to taste)

Preparation:

Sauté the beef chunks in a pan until browned. Then add the butter and keep sautéing.

Add the onions and the garlic and cook until the onions are translucent.

Add red pepper paste, tomato paste, black pepper and 2 liters of hot water. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the cubed potatoes and cook until tender.

Serve & Enjoy!

Afiyet Olsun