Hünkar Begendi Recipe
Recipe information
Make Hünkar Begendi in just 3h . Slow cooked beef in tomatoe sauce, over grilled eggplants and cheese, rice, sourdough, onion & sumac salad
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Cooking Instructions
1. Prepare the Beef
In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
2. Cook the Tomato Sauce
Stir in diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and 1 cup of water. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 2 hours, or until beef is tender.
3. Grill the Eggplants
While the beef is cooking, grill the eggplants until soft and charred. Once cooked, scoop the flesh into a bowl and mix with the grated cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
4. Prepare the Rice
In a separate pot, cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork when done.
5. Make the Onion & Sumac Salad
In a small bowl, combine thinly sliced onion with sumac, a drizzle of olive oil, and salt to taste. Toss to combine.
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