Arabic Green Beans with Beef Recipe

Directions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; brown the beef in the hot oil for 10 minutes. Stir in the onions and 1/2 cup water; cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix the green beans, allspice, pepper, and salt into the mixture; cover and simmer another 15 minutes. Add the tomatoes and tomato sauce; cover with water; cover and simmer another 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
158 cal
8%

Fat
8.1 g
12%

Carbs
10.8 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (16)

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Kris

Jul. 27, 2008

"Great, easy dinner. I used olive oil and cooked the whole dish in a dutch oven. I left out the water, because there was plenty of liquid from the beef and onion. I served this over brown rice, low ..." See morefat, healthy dish that tastes wonderful."

Stacie

Jul. 4, 2008

"I rgeularly make a variation of this dish. My husband was raised in Damascus & he loves it. I use cinnamon instead of allspice ( I'll give this a try someday ). I brown the meat in butter, chopped on..." See moreion & cinnamon to change the taste of the meat. I then add the fresh green beans-cover & steam 10 minutes. I then add a 28oz can of diced tomatoes & 1 8oz can of tomato sauce..sit on low for an hou & the serve over rice. DELICIOUS!"

Asma Khalfaoui

Mar. 8, 2008

"This recipe is awsome I really think that the addition of allspice really goes well with the green beans however I added some garlic powder and crushed red hot pepper and a little white pepper I thoug..." See moreh it blended well. Thanks for the recipe.."

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