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Meat cubes with bell pepper on a white bowl.
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5 from 1 vote

Megalgel al lahm

Lamb or beef and bell pepper recipe from the Gulf area.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Diet: Halal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lamb stew *
  • 1 medium yellow onion.
  • 2 medium tomatos.
  • 1 green bell pepper.
  • 2 garlic cloves.
  • 2 Tbs oil **
  • Salt + black pepper to taste.
  • * In this recipe I’ve used beef stew but authentically this dish should be made with lamb stew.
  • ** Authentically you should use lamb fat, but in my family and for some health issues we need to avoid anything lamb

Instructions

  • Heat oil on medium high to high heat.
  • Add meat cubes.
  • Stir to brown the meat.
  • Cover and let it until all the water is evaporated.
  • Add the diced onion and the minced garlic.
  • Stir until onion is translucent.
  • Add the cubed bell pepper.
  • Then the cubed tomato.
  • Salt and black pepper then cover and let it cook.
  • You may want to add ½ c of water if you feel it is dry.
  • Enjoy.

Notes

Served on abed of white rice or with flat bread.