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<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s not to love about mfaraket batata. This crave-worthy\u00a0hearty meal-in-one pan is loaded with potatoes, minced lamb or\u00a0beef and onions. A simple Lebanese classic that is\u00a0just the kind of easy, hearty, not heavy and familiar but a little different.<\/p>\n
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No matter how many sophisticated recipes we cook and develop, sometimes we get back to those basic recipes\u00a0 that taste really good and don\u2019t take forever to prepare, mfaraket batata or the Lebanese one-pan potato and meat hash belongs to that category.<\/p>\n
Do I need to tell you that you shouldn\u2019t limit\u00a0mafaraket batata to dinner or lunch? Yes, serve it for breakfast too, and it can be enjoyed at any time of the day as a main or side.<\/p>\n
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Some versions call for frying the potato cubes prior to adding them to meat and onions, I don\u2019t: Rather than frying cubes of potatoes until they\u2019re crisp, I add them raw and cook covered over low heat. The potatoes cook and absorb the flavors of onion and meat while they lightly steam; the whole thing is ready in a matter of 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
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I recommend refraining from butter since butter contains a low smoke point, which tends to let off a burning bottom, ghee is recommended and sunflower oil is a clear close second.<\/p>\n
First peel the potatoes and evenly dice to 3\/4 inch \/2 cm squares. Add 1 teaspoon salt and set aside for 30 to 40 minutes.<\/p>\n
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Use your hands to squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible, this is a crucial step.<\/p>\n
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Preheat a heavy bottomed large, stainless-steel skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil and onion, and cook until the onion wilts.<\/p>\n
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Stir in the minced meat and cook over medium heat until well browned, for about 7 to 8 minutes.<\/p>\n
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Add the potatoes and stir to integrate the mix together. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low and let cook for a 20minutes, making sure to stir with a spatula every now and then to avoid the mix from sticking to the bottom of the skillet.<\/p>\n
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The mfaraket batata is done when the potatoes are tender.\u00a0<\/span>A good indicator is when they offer no resistance when pierced.\u00a0 Take a bite, you may need to add more salt. Add a generous pinch of freshly grated black pepper. Sprinkle the finely chopped parsley, for garnish. Serve it with Lebanese bread\/ Pita bread. Pairs well with plain yogurt,\u00a0sahtain!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/m963.jpg\")
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