Lebanese Beef and Green Bean Stew
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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 Lebanese Beef and Green Bean Stew 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
- Spices
- Fresh tomato
- Tomato paste
- Fresh or frozen green beans
What kind of meat is used for Lebanese beef and green bean stew?
You’ll want a type of beef that is tender and will cook quickly. I use sirloin beef tips in this recipe. Beef tips are typically tender pieces of meat cut from larger roasts such as sirloin tenderloin. I sometimes buy a sirloin steak and cut it into bite size pieces, if I can’t find it pre cut. You’ll want to avoid tougher cuts of meat such as chuck or beef stew cubes, although you can still use it especially if you own a pressure cooker. Just keep in mind that it will take longer to cook.
More Lebanese Stew Recipes You Might Like:
Beef Stew with Peas and Carrots ( Bazella w Riz)
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Lebanese Beef and Green Bean Stew
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb sirloin steak - cut into bite size cubes.
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces or frozen bag
- 2 tbsp vegetable/olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups water
- 1 large ripe tomatoes- diced
- 1 medium onion - diced
- 4 garlic cloves - diced or cut into thin pieces
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon all spice
- Salt-to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the beef, salt and spices. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure all sides of beef and are cooked.
- Add water, bring mixture to boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for20-25 minutes or until beef is tender.
- Add frozen or fresh green beans, cover the pot and simmer for additional 20 mins.
- Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Turn heat up to medium high and bring mixture to a boil.
- Lower heat to medium low and simmer for additional 10-15 minutes or until tomato sauce thickens.
- 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.
Josephine
Tried it and turned out great! Do you have a recipe for the dried beans? Thanks
Rose
So glad to hear you tried and enjoyed this recipe. I have a recipe for green lima bean stew, that you can find here. If you want to use dried beans; the only difference would be to soak the beans overnight and then cook them well before assembling the stew. I hope this helps 🙂
Hannah
I really love this Lebanese beef and green bean stew recipe. I haven’t been a fan of green beans but this recipe is next level
Rose
Thank you Hannah, so glad to hear you enjoyed my Lebanese lima bean stew!