Wasfetna

Green bean stew

Green beans and cubes of meat cooked with tomato and garlic until the broth thickens.

Green beans with meat
Cooking time
1 hr 6 min
Hands-on time
21 min
Free time
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
Levantine
Calories
660

The green beans are sautéed on their own before they go into the broth, until they darken slightly, so they don't fall apart in the pot and their flavor deepens. The meat goes into the pot ahead of them until it's tender.

Before you start

  • Before you beginRead the steps completely, measure the ingredients, and prepare the tools before turning on the heat or oven.
  • Timing the servingPrepare what you can in advance and leave the final touches until serving time to maintain the texture.

Ingredients

5people

Amounts follow the number of people

For the stew

When doubling the quantity, use a wider container, and gradually increase the salt and seasoning after tasting.

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Equipment

  • Heavy pot with a lid — The meat tenderizes in it covered before the beans go in.
  • Frying pan — The beans are seared alone until their color deepens.

Method

  1. Brown the meat in oil in a heavy pot until it turns brown, then add the onions and stir until they soften.

    12 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The meat is brown and the onions are translucent.

  2. Add hot water and spices, cover the pot, and let the meat soften.

    30 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The fork goes into the meat easily.

  3. Sauté the green beans in a pan with a little oil until they darken slightly.

    6 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    Dark green, with glossy edges.

    Tip: Sautéing prevents it from falling apart in the broth and deepens its flavor.

  4. Add the beans, garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, and salt to the meat and its broth.

    3 min
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    Everything is covered and the broth has started to simmer gently.

  5. Continue cooking uncovered over low heat until the beans are tender and the broth thickens.

    15 minYou can walk away
    You’ll know it’s ready when

    The beans are tender and the broth coats the spoon.

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