Reviewed: May 19, 2009

I felt that the allspice was too much for the recipe so I only put 1 table spoon. The family loved it but since my gastric bypass my tastebuds have changed and this was a little "different". When I think allspice, I think pumpkin pie or a dessert, not a dish really. Ginger and cinnamon is one thing but allspice is a little strong for me.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Angela

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2009

This was not a recipe my family enjoyed. Even my husband who eats almost anything did not care for it.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Voodoohuny

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2009

I found this time consuming. Not a good dish for kids. It just was nothing special.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Duggan

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2008

Really good flavor. I love the allspice with the meat--you could use cinnamon instead. This would be great over fragrant white rice (since I'm trying to be more healthy I'll use brown and pretend!) thanks

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

smartcookie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2008

This was simply beef and green beans with tomato sauce. I doubled the allspice, added garlic, pepper and served over rice. Still ended up with the same bland dish, beef+green beans+tomato sauce. Very disappointing.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

kaimashoo

Cooking Level: Expert

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Aug. 14, 2008

I made this dish exactly as the original recipe directed. It was quite watery . . . more like soup. I would definitely recommend you serve this over rice because of all the juice. It was pretty good but I probably won't make it again.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

CAMPPJPATTY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Birmingham, Alabama, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: 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 fat, healthy dish that tastes wonderful.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
11 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Kris

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: 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 onion & 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!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Stacie

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: May 11, 2008

Fantastic. I will definitely make this again.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MargelSN

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2008

This was an awesome recipe! Definitely would make again. The kids and hubby really loved it.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Djinni Pie

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: 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 though it blended well. Thanks for the recipe..

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful