Lebanese Beef and Green Beans

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1 lb Beef stew meat

• Produce

  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 lb Green beans, frozen
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 1/2 28 oz. can Tomato

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 Rice

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 5 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin

• Dairy

  • 1 Parsley and yogurt, Fresh

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Description

Ingredients

• 5 Tablespoons olive oil, separated
• 1 to 1.5 lb. beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 - 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
• 1 - 14.5 oz. can of diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons salt, seperated
• 1 teaspoon pepper, separated
• 1 lb. frozen green beans
• Fresh parsley and yogurt for garnish {optional}
• Rice, couscous or quinoa to serve over

Directions

• In a large pot heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat. Add half of the stew meat, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper and brown the meat, turning each piece of meat as easy side browns. Remove each piece of meat as it browns and set aside in a bowl. Add the remaining meat, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and continue to brown until all of the meat is done. Add to the other meat and set aside.
• In the same pot add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and the onion and sauté over medium heat. Once the onion begins to soften add the garlic, cinnamon and cumin and continue to sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, stew meat and stir until combined. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the green beans, stirring to combine, cover and simmer for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the beef is tender and the green beans are cooked through. Taste and adjust spice and salt and pepper.
• Serve the Lebanese Beef and Green Beans over rice, couscous or quinoa with a dollop of yogurt, fresh parsley and pita bread.