Middle Eastern White Beans with Meat

5 from 11 votes

A traditional middle eastern white bean recipe cooked with beef in tomato sauce.

Course Main dish

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 457kcal

Author Diana

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 small yellow onions diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 lb (450g) diced beef or mutton or lamb chops
5 cups hot water
2 ½ cups dry white beans soaked in warm water overnight with 1 teaspoon of baking of soda
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ tablespoon baharat or all spice
1 teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

In a large pot heat oil and saute onions until soft and translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the beef and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink.
Add salt, pepper, spices, rosemary, sugar, tomato paste. Add hot water and cook until the meat is tender.
Rinse and drain the beans. Add the beans to the pot and cook stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Cover and simmer until the beans are fully cooked and tender.
Adjust the seasonings to your preference. Serve with cooked white rice on the side.