Lebanese Beef and Green Bean Stew

Lebanese Beef and Green Bean Stew is one of the many traditional Lebanese stews that you are going to LOVE! Perfectly spiced beef chunks with tender green beans, onions and garlic, all braised in a hearty tomato sauce.

This green bean stew with beef has such a delicious rich flavor- A perfect comforting fall or winter stew, but can also be enjoyed  just as much in the summer time, especially if you grow your own green beans and tomatoes! 

Ingredients for Lebanese Beef and Green Bean Stew

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• sirloin steak tips 
• Olive Oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Salt and pepper
• Cinnamon 
• Tomato sauce
• Tomato paste
• Fresh or frozen green beans

Lebanese Beef and Green Bean Stew

Yield: 4-6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

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Ingredients

• 1/2 lb sirloin steak - cut into bite size cubes.
• 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp vegetable/olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups water
• 2 large ripe tomatoes- diced
• 1 large onion - diced
• 4 garlic cloves - diced or cut into thin pieces
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• Salt-to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium sized pot, over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the onions, garlic and salt; cook until the onions are wilted but not browned- for about 10 minutes.
2. Add the beef, salt and spices. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure all sides of beef and are cooked.
3. Add water, bring mixture to boil then reduce heat to medium low.
4. Add frozen green beans, cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 mins.
5. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Turn heat up to medium high and bring mixture to a boil.
6. Lower heat to medium low and simmer for additional 10-15 minutes.
7. Serve hot over rice and enjoy!

Notes

I use sirloin steak cut because it does not take time to cook. You can always use beef stew, but just keep in mind that it will take a lot more time to tender up.

More Lebanese Stew Recipes You Might Like:

Lebanese Okra Stew

Beef Stew with Lima Beans

Beef Stew with Peas and Carrots ( Bazella w Riz)

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