How to make güveç? What is the MasterChef güveç recipe?

The güveç dish prepared on the MasterChef Türkiye competition has become a hot topic on social media.

So, how is güveç made, and what ingredients are used?

Here is a güveç recipe that you will have no trouble making...

Güveç Ingredients:

• 550 grams of beef (diced)
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2-3 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 teaspoon of tomato paste
• 2 zucchinis (roughly chopped)
• 1 cup of hot water
• 2 tomatoes (grated or chopped)
• 2 green peppers (roughly chopped)
• 2 eggplants (roughly chopped)
• 2 potatoes (roughly chopped)
• Salt and black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Fresh thyme or basil

Güveç Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
2. Grease a clay pot (güveç) or a deep baking dish with vegetable oil.
3. Place the diced beef in the pot and sauté over medium heat until the meat releases its juices and absorbs them back.
4. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté lightly.
5. Add the tomato paste and the grated or chopped tomatoes. Cook the mixture for a few more minutes.
6. Add the chopped vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, potatoes) to the pot and mix.
7. Add the hot water, along with seasonings such as salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, and stir.
8. Place the clay pot in the oven and bake for approximately 45-60 minutes until the vegetables are tender. You can use the top part of the oven until the top is browned.
9. Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh thyme or basil leaves, and serve hot.