Orman Kebabı (Turkish Forest Kebab)

Method

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1. 1Heat half the butter and the oil in a wide pot. Add the dried beef and let its liquid evaporate, then brown it on all sides, 8-10 minutes.
2. 2Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft. Stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute, then the grated tomatoes, and cook for 3 minutes.
3. 3Add the hot water and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour, until the meat is nearly tender.
4. 4Meanwhile, melt the remaining butter in a small pan and cook the pearl onions for about 5 minutes until lightly golden all over.
5. 5Add the pearl onions and carrots to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Then add the potatoes, salt and thyme, plus about 200 ml more hot water if the pot looks dry.
6. 6Simmer for 15 minutes until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Add the peas and cook for 8-10 minutes more; frozen peas will soften while staying bright green.
7. 7Season with pepper and adjust the salt, and remove the bay leaf. When the sauce has thickened and everything is tender, rest for 10 minutes and serve with rice or bread.