Lebanese Green Bean Stew
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
166 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Lebanese Green Bean Stew
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This is a healthy and delicious green bean stew made with beef and green beans in a tomato sauce, commonly served with rice.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 7-8 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 lb beef cubes 500g
- 5 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon seven spices or all spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag green beans 15oz, 400g, frozen
- 1 can tomato 15 oz, 400g, crushed or diced
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium high heat, then add the onion. Saute until softened, 5-6 minutes, then add the sliced garlic.
- Add beef cubes, and brown all over.
- Once a brown crust develops, add the water and all the spices and simmer on medium until meat is cooked through and tender, anywhere from 35-60 minutes.
- Once meat is cooked, add frozen green beans and simmer 10-15 minutes until beans are cooked.
- Add the canned tomato and tomato paste, stir, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 10-15 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Notes
- Serve this with vermicelli rice, recipe here.
- You can also use fresh tomatoes if you prefer, I'd recommend blanching and peeling them and dicing them if going that route.
- Taste the green beans as they simmer. If they are undercooked they may taste rubbery, and if you overcook them they'll be soft and mushy with no bite. You can also use fresh green beans.
- Making in an Instant pot:
- Put the Instant pot on saute mode, cook the onions and garlic, and brown the beef.
- Add the water, canned tomato, and tomato paste and cook on high for 25 minutes, then naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before force releasing remaining pressure.
- Turn the pot back onto saute mode, and add the green beans and simmer until cooked through.
- Storing leftovers: Leftovers will last in the fridge tightly covered for 4-5 days.
- Freezing: You can also freeze green bean and beef stew for up to 3 months in a tightly covered container or freezer safe bag, it freezes very well! When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and gently reheat in a saucepan.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
166kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
151mg
(6%)
Potassium
414mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 414mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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