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Lamb stew

Lamb stew

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A traditional Bulgarian stew, baked in the oven and served with onions and mushrooms, accompanied by bread and airan (a type of Bulgarian yogurt).

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Recipe from Inge Habex, Pjetter, Erik Baas and 3 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Kavarma is a delicious Bulgarian stew, cooked in the oven. Served in individual portions, it is filled with meat, onions, mushrooms, and other vegetables. This dish is perfect for a family meal or a get-together with friends.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time1 hr
  • Total1 hr 20 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$0.75 $0.75 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

1 people
  • $0.03
  • $0.04
  • $0.03
  • $0.01
  • $0.07
  • $0.27
  • $0.04
  • $0.03
  • $0.23

Prices from US supermarkets for 5 of 9 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Cut the meat into pieces, season it with salt and pepper, and then sprinkle it with flour. ≈ 8 min
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil paint in a pan and cook the meat pieces over high heat, turning them regularly to ensure they brown evenly.
  3. Place the meat in a casserole dish. ≈ 3 min
  4. Finely chop the onions and slice the leek into pieces. ≈ 8 min
  5. Cook them in the remaining fat over medium heat until they become translucent. ≈ 3 min
  6. Add the chopped garlic. ≈ 3 min
  7. Chop the bell pepper into pieces and the mushrooms into slices. ≈ 8 min
  8. You can also add them, along with the savory options. ≈ 3 min
  9. Let it simmer for another two minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. Next, remove the pan from the heat, add the paprika, and then the tomatoes.
  11. Cut them into small pieces using a knife or wooden spoon, add the bay leaf, and pour the contents of the pan over the meat in the oven-safe dish. ≈ 3 min
  12. Season with salt and pepper, add a little vegetable stock to moisten it, and also two tablespoons of oil paint.
  13. Place it in a preheated oven, set the temperature to 100 degrees, and let it bake for a while.
  14. After about an hour, check for doneness. ≈ 3 min
  15. You can also check it an hour later. ≈ 3 min
  16. The stew is perfect when the meat is tender and the liquid has thickened into a rich, substantial sauce. ≈ 3 min
  17. Garnish the kavarma with parsley and serve with rice, boiled potatoes, mashed potatoes, French fries, or wholemeal bread.
  18. Optional: If you are making the Guetche like me, with feta cheese and an egg, serve it in a small ceramic pot with a lid. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Lamb stew

  • Onion slices$0.03
  • Slices of bell pepper and/or chili pepper, as well as tomatoes$0.04
  • pepper$0.03
  • salt$0.01
  • Paprika powder$0.07
  • vegetable broth$0.27
  • oil-based paint$0.04
  • onion$0.03
  • Mushrooms$0.23

Total$0.75

that's $0.75 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • Meat pieces (pork or chicken)
  • Onion slices
  • (British)
  • Slices of bell pepper and/or chili pepper, as well as tomatoes
  • pepper
  • salt
  • Paprika powder
  • vegetable broth
  • oil-based paint
  • Flower
  • onion
  • Allium sativum (optional)
  • Mushrooms

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