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4.78 from 9 votes

Slow Cooker Middle Eastern green bean stew with meat

Authentic Middle Eastern green bean stew with meat. The beans and the meat are cooked in tomato sauce, then served with white rice on the side.
Author Diana
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 medium pieces bone-in beef or lamb, or stewing beef
  • 1 pound green beans trimmed and cut into 1 ½ inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions 1 left whole, and 1 chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 medium bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon baharat
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3-5 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • To cook meat, place meat in a pot of water on high heat, let it boil, and remove any floating scum and fat. Let it simmer for 10-15 minutes. Save some of the broth.
  • Remove meat from the pot, and wash it. Set aside.
  • In a skillet heat vegetable oil, and saute the beans lightly for 4-5 minutes.
  • In your slow cooker place the meat, one whole onion, the sauteed beans, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and seasonings.
  • Cover with a lid and cook on high for 4-4.5 hours. (or on low for 8 hours).
  • When the beans and the meat are almost done. In a skillet heat vegetable oil and saute the diced onion for 2 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the flour, tomato paste, and broth (from the meat), stir well and let it come to a boil then remove from heat. (You can add a bit of vinegar or sugar for taste)
  • Add the mixture to the crockpot, and let it cook for 20 more minutes.
  • Serve warm with rice on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg