Delicious Turkish food, Zucchini Musakka (Kabak Musakka) combines tender zucchini, ground meat, tomatoes, and green peppers, simmered in a flavorful broth and topped with fresh dill. A perfect, savory dish for any occasion.
Serves 5
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch dill, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 kg (about 2 lbs) zucchini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 250 grams (about ½ lb) ground meat (beef or lamb)
- 3 green peppers, chopped
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Peel the zucchini, wash them, and cut them into 1 cm thick slices.
- In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the zucchini and chopped tomatoes, and season with salt. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
- In another saucepan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and brown the chopped onion for about 5 minutes. Add the ground meat and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add water and salt to the meat mixture, bring to a boil.
- Pour the meat mixture over the zucchini and tomatoes. Add the chopped green peppers, cover, and cook on low heat for about 45 minutes.
- Once cooked, sprinkle with chopped dill and serve.
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