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Traditional Albanian Tava e Kosit

A hearty baked dish from Elbasan featuring lamb, tomatoes, and potatoes.

60 minutes4 servings
Traditional 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 baking dish, layer lamb, tomatoes, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
  3. Pour olive oil over the layers and season with salt, pepper, and oregano.
  4. Add water and cover with foil.
  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes until lamb is tender.
  6. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes.
  7. Serve with bread or rice.
  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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