Lebanese Spiced Ground Beef with Potatoes (Batata w Lahme) - Gluten-Free

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1.5 lbs Potatoes
• 1 large Tomato
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1/2 cup Water

Instructions

1. 1Peel the 1.5 lbs of potatoes and cut them into 1-inch cubes. Dice the 1 large tomato and the 1 medium onion.
2. 2Heat the 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (400°F / 205°C). Add the 1 lb of ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is browned all over, about 5-7 minutes. The beef should no longer be pink.
3. 3Add the diced onion to the skillet with the browned ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and looks translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Stir in the diced tomato, 1 teaspoon of allspice, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
5. 5Add the cubed potatoes and the 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the skillet. Stir everything together to coat the potatoes and beef with the tomato paste.
6. 6Pour in the 1/2 cup of water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. You can test a potato cube by gently piercing it with a fork; it should slide in easily.
7. 7Serve the Batata w Lahme hot.

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