Batata Harra B’ Lahmeh (Spicy Potatoes with Meat)

Enjoy the Original (Batata Harra) Spicy Potatoes with a delicious blend of seasoned ground meat. A wonderful combination that takes this classic Lebanese “Mezza” dish to an another level.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat, add potatoes and cook until golden brown for about 15 minutes, remove with slotted spoon and set aside on a kitchen towel.

Step 2

In the same pan, on medium heat add the onions and sauté until become translucent, for about 5 minutes, stir in the garlic, green chilies, coriander powder, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and seven spices, continue cooking for another 5 minutes.

Step 3

Increase the heat and add the ground beef, breaking it up with a masher for a fine texture, cook the beef until brown and heated through for about 10 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato puree and increase to high heat, cook for 10 minutes, add the chopped cilantro then, reduce the heat and simmer for another 5 minutes, stir in the reserved potatoes, mix and stir for 1 minute.

Step 5

Turn off the heat, garnish with some chopped cilantro and the sliced ginger and serve hot with Lebanese bread.