Lebanese Style Green Bean Stew Recipes

Steps:

• Wash green beans and trim off stems. Cut in half and rinse in cold water.
• Saute lamb meat stew, onions, garlic, salt and spices in olive oil or vegetable oil(stirring occasionally) until meat is brown.
• Add 2 cups of water, green beans, chopped tomatoes or 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes. and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. cover and simmer on low heat for around 45 minutes or until green beans are tender.
• This meal is best when served hot with plain rice.

Steps:

• Soak the beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
• Cook the meat and garlic with olive oil in a pan.
• Once the meat is all browned, add the rest of the ingredients with the exception of the cilantro. Stir to deglaze the pan.
• Bring to a boil, add the cilantro, cover and simmer until the beans are fully cooked (between 30 and 40 minutes).
• You might need to add some water if it becomes too dry, so check on it every 10 minutes.
• Eat over cooked white rice.

Steps:

• Clip stem ends off green beans.
• Cut in half and rinse in cold water.
• Brown lamb cubes and onions in butter, or a little water.
• Add green beans and saute for 10 minutes.
• Add salt, spices, chopped tomatoes and water.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for 55 minutes, or until done.
• Serve with rice pilaf with sauteed pine nuts.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, fry the onion in the oil for 2 - 3 minutes then add the potatoes and continue cooking for another 3 - 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the beans, sprinkle over the cumin and cayenne and mix well together.
• Whizz the tomatoes in a blender, then add the liquidized tomatoes to the pan; stir the contents, bring to the boil, cover and leave to simmer over a medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the beans and potato are tender and tomatoes have reduced to a thick sauce, test for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as required; serve immediately.