Geleli Kebab Recipe - Ottoman Style
This Ottoman-style Geleli Kebab blends smoky roasted eggplant and tender beef cubes in a flavorful baked dish. Easy steps for a delicious result.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Sear the beef
Heat olive oil in a pot, add the beef and sear over high heat, then cook covered over medium heat until juices are absorbed.
Chop the vegetables
Dice the onions, bell peppers, garlic and tomatoes.
Sauté onions
Add onions to the cooked beef and sauté until translucent.
Add peppers and paste
Stir in bell peppers, cook briefly, then add tomato paste and diced tomatoes.
Cook tomatoes
Continue cooking until tomatoes soften.
Season
Add red pepper flakes, paprika, black pepper and salt, then remove from heat.
Prepare eggplants
Cube the roasted eggplants.
Assemble in baking dish
Grease a baking dish with butter, spread the eggplants, then top with the beef mixture.
Bake
Bake in a preheated 200°C oven for 20 minutes.
Serve
Drizzle with melted butter and serve hot.