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Arabic Green Beans with Beef

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"Green beans are simmered with a spicy beef and tomato sauce in this recipe."
Arabic Green Beans with Beef Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 14 times with an average star rating of 3.9
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 25 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds beef round roast, cubed
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) can canned tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 27, 2008 by Kris 
Great, easy dinner. I used olive oil and cooked the whole dish in a dutch oven. I left out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 4, 2008 by Stacie 
I rgeularly make a variation of this dish. My husband was raised in Damascus & he loves it. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 8, 2008 by Asma Khalfaoui 
This recipe is awsome I really think that the addition of allspice really goes well with the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 11, 2008 by Djinni Pie 
This was an awesome recipe! Definitely would make again. The kids and hubby really loved it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 14, 2008 by CAMPPJPATTY 
I made this dish exactly as the original recipe directed. It was quite watery . . . more like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on may 19, 2009 by Angela 
I felt that the allspice was too much for the recipe so I only put 1 table spoon. The family... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 23, 2009 by Voodoohuny 
This was not a recipe my family enjoyed. Even my husband who eats almost anything did not... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 18, 2009 by Duggan 
I found this time consuming. Not a good dish for kids. It just was nothing special. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 24, 2008 by smartcookie 
Really good flavor. I love the allspice with the meat--you could use cinnamon instead. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.93 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 15, 2008 by kaimashoo 
This was simply beef and green beans with tomato sauce. I doubled the allspice, added garlic,... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Arabic Green Beans with Beef

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 160

  • Total Fat: 8.1g
  • Cholesterol: 32mg
  • Sodium: 386mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 3.9g
  • Protein: 11.9g

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