sheikh el mehshi

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Sheikh el mehshi, also known as meat stuffed zucchinis cooked in yogurt, is a beloved Middle Eastern dish that combines tender zucchinis with a flavorful meat filling and a creamy yogurt sauce. This recipe is perfect for both children and adults alike.

• Cook 40 min
• Total 40 min

Ingredients

• 12 medium-sized zucchinis
• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 onion
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon of seven spice
• 0.5 teaspoon of allspice
• 3 tablespoons of pine nuts
• 1 tablespoon of ghee
• 2 tubs of yogurt
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• canola oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare the zucchinis: Trim the ends of each zucchini and core them carefully without poking through the top.
2. Fry the zucchinis: Heat oil over medium-high heat and fry each zucchini for about four to five minutes until slightly browned.
3. Make the stuffing: Toast the pine nuts until golden brown, sauté the diced onion until softened, then add the ground beef and spices.
4. Stuff the zucchinis: Gently fill each zucchini with the meat mixture, ensuring there are no air pockets.
5. Prepare the yogurt sauce: Blend the yogurt, egg, garlic, and cornstarch, then pour into a pot and heat gently.
6. Cook the stuffed zucchinis: Once the yogurt sauce is steaming, add the stuffed zucchinis and cook uncovered for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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