GJELLE ME ZARZAVATA (ALBANIAN CASSEROLE)

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Adapted from The Complete Round the World Meat Cookbook. I think you could probably omit pouring the oil over the top, unless it looks terribly dry.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup olive oil, divided
2 lbs top round beef, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
4 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 carrots, grated
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet.
  • Add meat and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Place potatoes in a greased baking dish large enough to hold all ingredients.
  • Spread meat over potatoes.
  • Combine tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, pepper, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Spread mixture over meat.
  • Pour in broth.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes.
  • Uncover, pour remaining oil over top, and bake 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.2, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 83.2, Sodium 1348.3, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 6.4, Protein 42.6

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