Choban Qovurma (Shepherd’s Sizzling Meat, Mushroom, Potato & Chestnut Skillet) – Authentic Azerbaijan Recipe
Highland Caucasus shepherd’s skillet tossing seared meat, crispy potatoes, and sweet peppers.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan (Caucasus, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seared beef or lamb strips, Golden potato cubes and mushrooms, Sweet bell peppers and tomatoes, Turmeric, Sumac
Ingredients for Choban Qovurma (Shepherd’s Sizzling Meat, Mushroom, Potato & Chestnut Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared beef or lamb strips, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups golden potato cubes and mushrooms, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sweet bell peppers and tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with turmeric
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Azerbaijan seasoning (sumac, fresh cilantro, clarified butter)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and turmeric for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add seared beef or lamb strips and golden potato cubes and mushrooms along with sumac, fresh cilantro, clarified butter, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with sweet bell peppers and tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.