Middle Eastern White Beans with Meat
A traditional middle eastern white bean recipe cooked with beef in tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 small yellow onions diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb (450g) (1 lbs) 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 paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
- Do not skip the ground cumin, it adds a signature flavor to the dish.
- Meat can be substituted with chicken or sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 325IU | Vitamin C: 5.2mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 5.8mg
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