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Albanian Tava e Kosit

A traditional Albanian baked dish with lamb, tomatoes, and potatoes.

60 minutes4 servings
Albanian Tava e Kosit
Photo: Thebloodyalboz007 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large oven-safe dish, layer lamb, tomatoes, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
  3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Add water and cover with foil.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until lamb is tender.
  6. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes to brown.
  7. Serve hot.
  8. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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