Iraqi Tebsi with Meat – Recipe for Iraqi Tebsi with Meat

Iraqi Tebsi with Meat – Recipe for Iraqi Tebsi with Meat

Iraqi Tebsi is a traditional and popular dish in Iraqi cuisine, known for its rich flavors and high nutritional value. It is easy to prepare and consists of layered vegetables and meat, all baked in a delicious tomato sauce.

In this article, we provide the ingredients and step-by-step instructions to prepare authentic Iraqi Tebsi with meat.

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Ingredients for Iraqi Tebsi with Meat:

 

For the Vegetable Layers:

• 1 medium eggplant, sliced into rounds
• 2 medium potatoes, sliced into rounds
• 1 medium onion, sliced into rounds
• 2 medium green bell peppers, sliced into rounds
• 2 medium tomatoes, sliced into rounds

For the Meat Layer:

• 250g ground or cubed beef, lightly boiled

For the Sauce:

• 4 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups water

For Cooking:

• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

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Preparation Method for Iraqi Tebsi with Meat:

Step 1: Preparing the Vegetables

1. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, then transfer them to a baking dish.
3. Fry the eggplant slices until soft, then layer them over the onions in the dish.
4. Fry the potato slices until golden and arrange them over the eggplant.
5. Lightly sauté the bell pepper slices for about 2 minutes, then add them to the baking dish.

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Step 2: Preparing the Meat

6. Lightly boil the beef for a few minutes, then arrange it over the vegetable layers.
7. Place the sliced tomatoes on top.

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Step 3: Preparing the Sauce

8. In a bowl, mix tomato paste with water until fully dissolved.
9. Add coriander, curry powder, black pepper, and salt, stirring well to combine.
10. Pour the sauce evenly over the layered vegetables and meat in the baking dish.

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Step 4: Baking the Tebsi

11. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F).
12. Bake for 20 minutes, or until all ingredients are fully cooked and the flavors are well combined.

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Serving the Dish

13. Once cooked, remove from the oven and serve hot.
14. Enjoy with fresh bread or rice for a traditional Iraqi meal.

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Bon Appétit! 🍆🥔🍖🔥