Artichokes with Meat – Traditional Recipe – Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Artichokes with Meat – Traditional Recipe – Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

Artichokes with meat is a flavorful and nutritious dish that’s surprisingly easy to prepare. You can adjust the ingredients to your liking—feel free to add carrots, green peas, or even sliced potatoes and tomatoes. With its high content of minerals, vitamins, and fiber, this recipe offers a healthy, hearty meal that suits any family gathering or busy weekday dinner.

This recipe serves approximately 6 people.

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Ingredients:

 

• 1 kilogram of fresh artichokes

• 500 grams of ground beef or lamb

• ½ teaspoon of mixed spices

• 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

• 1 finely chopped onion

• ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice

• 1 liter of water

• 1 tablespoon of powdered bouillon (maggi)

• ½ teaspoon of salt

• Black pepper to taste

• 4 cloves of garlic, minced

• ½ tablespoon of finely chopped fresh coriander

• 100 grams of roasted nuts (pine nuts, almonds, or cashews)

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Preparation Steps:

Begin by placing the artichokes, water, and bouillon powder in a deep pot. Set the pot over medium heat and boil for about 20 minutes until the artichokes are tender and the outer leaves can be easily removed.

Once cooked, remove and discard the outer leaves. Carefully clean the remaining tender leaves and arrange them neatly in an oven-safe baking tray.

In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil and sauté the chopped onions over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Add the ground meat and stir well. Season with salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and mixed spices. Continue cooking until the meat changes color and its liquids have evaporated.

Remove the skillet from the heat and spoon the cooked meat mixture over the prepared artichokes in the baking tray. Pour in ¼ cup of water over the mixture to keep it moist.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (about 350°F) and allow it to fully heat for 10 minutes. Then place the tray into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the garlic-coriander topping. In a small pan, add a bit of vegetable oil and sauté the minced garlic with the chopped coriander over medium heat until the garlic turns golden and aromatic.

Take the artichoke tray out of the oven and drizzle the garlic-coriander mixture over the top.

For a final touch, garnish the dish with your choice of roasted nuts for added texture and richness.

Serve hot alongside a plate of steamed rice or as a standalone main dish.

Bon appétit!