One of the most delicious dishes of Turkish cuisine is Shepherd's Roast, also known as sac kavurma. Lamb or beef is basically used in Shepherd's Roast, which is preferred together with pilaf. Potatoes or mushrooms can also be used optionally in Shepherd's Roast, which becomes ready in an average of 30-35 minutes. As Besler Catering, today we present this special flavor of Turkish cuisine to you. Let's try together how to make Shepherd's Roast.
Ingredients for Shepherd's Roast Recipe
- 800 gr large pieces of lamb meat
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 18 shallots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 tomatoes
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons of oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Red powder pepper
How to Make Shepherd's Roast?
1- After peeling the onions and tomatoes, chop them into cubes.
2- After mincing the garlic, clean the bell peppers and chop them into large dice.
3- After heating the oil in a wide pot, sauté the meat for 5-6 minutes. Then add onions, garlic, peppers, and tomatoes respectively and sauté.
4- Then add 1 tea glass of hot water, salt, and spices, and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.
5- You can serve Shepherd's Roast with rice pilaf.
What Are the Tips for Shepherd's Roast?
Take care that the meat is medium-fat.
Dice the meat into cubes.
Wash the meat with plenty of water before cooking and wait 15 minutes for it to dry.
First, cut the fatty parts of the meat and cook them. Thus, you will not need extra oil.
The stove should be on high heat while the meat is roasting. Thus, the meats do not release their juices and cook quickly.
Turn the stove to medium heat when the meats soften.
Add salt and spices after the meat is cooked.
Bon appétit..
