Dinner for 4
Hunkar Begendi
Tender lamb in tomato sauce is served over creamy roasted eggplant thickened with butter, flour, milk, and parmesan.
$24.62for 4 servings
$6.15 per serving$24.62 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
Middle EasternHigh-proteinFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $14.98Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.47Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Eggplant$1.99/lb typical | 3 lb | $5.97Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 11 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $24.62 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlour
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb lamb
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 large onion
- 1/2 green pepper
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup light stock or water
- 3 lb eggplant
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 1/2 oz grated parmesan
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and season the lamb with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in a 5-quart pot over medium-high heat, brown the lamb for 10 minutes, and transfer it to a plate.
- Cook the onion, green pepper, and garlic in the pot for 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes, thyme, oregano, tomato paste, and stock.
- Return the lamb to the pot, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, until tender and at least 145 F.
- Roast the eggplants on a baking sheet for 35 minutes, turning once, then scoop out and mash the soft flesh.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the flour for 1 minute, whisk in the milk, and cook for 6 minutes.
- Stir in the eggplant and parmesan, then serve the lamb over the creamy mixture.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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