Ingredients for Colorful Bell Pepper Sac Kavurma (Turkish Sautéed Beef on a Sac Pan)
- 500 g (about 1 lb) beef, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper (dolmalık biber)
- Half a tea glass (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp) vegetable oil
- Half a dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) salt
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Parsley, for serving
How to Make Colorful Bell Pepper Sac Kavurma (Turkish Sautéed Beef on a Sac Pan)
In a heated sac pan, we cook the bite-sized cubed beef over high heat, stirring until the meat releases and reabsorbs its juices. Once the meat changes color, we lower the heat and let it continue cooking on low. (You may cover the pan with a lid during this time.) Once the meat is tender, we julienne 1 onion, 1 seeded red pepper, and 1 seeded yellow bell pepper directly over the meat, add half a tea glass (about 50 ml / 3 tbsp) of vegetable oil, and sauté everything together. We sprinkle in half a dessert spoon (about 1 tsp) of salt and 1 teaspoon of oregano, sauté for another 3–4 minutes, then remove from heat. Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
About This Recipe
Research indicates that peppers have been used in kitchens for over 1,700 years. From ancient times to the present day, we have benefited from peppers both for adding flavor to dishes and for their healing and disease-preventing properties. Peppers contain high levels of minerals and vitamins. And while we're on the subject — all peppers are actually green at first. They begin ripening as green, then turn yellow and red. This is because they are harvested at different stages of chemical development.
Capsaicin, a compound found in peppers that helps generate heat, is highly beneficial in reducing sprains, spasms, and similar types of pain. Joint research by the American Cancer Research Association and the University of Nottingham has found that peppers can destroy certain cancer cells. Thanks to an acid called carnosic acid found in peppers, it is possible to protect memory health. For migraine headaches, if you place a small amount of dried pepper in a pot, bring it to a boil, and inhale the steam, you will notice your migraine pain easing. Be careful, though — you should not inhale this steam if you suffer from asthma or similar conditions. For the common cold and that persistent cough that just won't go away, mixing a small piece of pepper with honey and consuming it helps increase heat production in the body, which works against the cough. In addition, pepper lowers blood pressure. It greatly helps protect eye health. It relieves toothaches in children. It cleanses the skin and opens pores. Especially hot peppers help with losing excess weight. And they give you energy.
Today we've prepared a very colorful recipe for you :) We're sure you'll love our Colorful Bell Pepper Sac Kavurma recipe. Oh! We almost forgot — you should definitely try our Black Sea-Style Beef Sauté recipe at some point too. Bon appétit!
