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Lebanese Tomato Braised Green Beans With Beef

Name: Lebanese Tomato Braised Green Beans With Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Lebanese
Ingredients: 450 g beef chuck roast, cut into half-inch cubes; 450 g fresh green beans, trimmed and halved; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Lebanese seven spice mix; 400 g crushed canned tomatoes; 240 ml halal beef broth; 1 tsp salt

A hearty Lebanese home classic featuring tender beef cubes simmered with sweet green beans, warm seven spice, and garlic tomato broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

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Technique to learn

Low-Simmer Veggie Braising

Simmering fresh green beans slowly in a flavorful tomato and meat base softens the fiber completely while allowing the spices to penetrate deeply.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a deep heavy skillet or medium pot over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add diced onion and garlic, stirring frequently for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3: Add the beef cubes and Lebanese seven spice, searing for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.

Step 4: Pour in the crushed canned tomatoes and halal beef broth, then bring the mixture to a rapid boil.

Step 5: Reduce heat to low, stir in the green beans and salt, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until the beef and green beans are tender.

Step 6: Season with additional salt to taste if needed, and serve warm alongside steamed vermicelli rice.

Cooking tips

Cut the beef into uniform small cubes so it cooks at the same rate as the green beans.
If using fresh tomatoes instead of canned, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste for depth.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Lebanese; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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