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Et Sote

Et Sote (or Beef Tava) is a delicious Turkish classic made with beef strips, onions, tomatoes, garlic and peppers. This simple, quick & wholesome beef stir fry is packed with Mediterranean flavours and is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Ayla Clulee

Equipment

  • 1 kitchen scale
  • 1 measuring spoons
  • 1 Sharp knife
  • 1 wok with lid
  • 1 Rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • 1¾ lbs beef strips (sirloin, flank, skirt, ribeye or beef chuck) (800 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional, you can use olive oil as a substitute)
  • 1 onion (sliced)
  • 1 red pepper (sliced) (sweet Romano pepper)
  • 3-4 Turkish green peppers (sliced) (or 1 green bell pepper, or 6-7 Padron peppers)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
  • ½ teaspoon flaked chilli (pul biber)
  • 2 large tomatoes (diced)
  • ⅔ cup water (150 ml)
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Instructions

  • Put a large wok or a frying pan on medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. When the pan is hot, sear the beef strips until browned. 
  • Add the butter to the pan along with the sliced onions and sauté for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic along with the red and green peppers, and sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste, thyme, pepper, chili flakes, and salt, cook for 30 seconds and then add the chopped tomatoes.
  • Stir well, add the water, cover the pan with a lid and then cook it on medium heat for 10 minutes, until the beef strips are thoroughly cooked.
  • Serve immediately with your choice of a side dish when still warm.

Notes

  • Make sure you remove the tough tissue from the steaks before frying.
  • Turkish beef stir fry is cooked in just 15 minutes. Cooking the meat at high heat results in tender, juicy, and caramelized beef.
  • This recipe moves fast so make sure you have all of your ingredients ready to go before you start cooking.
  • The leftovers would keep in an airtight container for up to five days refrigerated or up to three months in the freezer.

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 765mg | Potassium: 1211mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2254IU | Vitamin C: 126mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 5mg