Lubia Polo (Green Bean Rice) Recipe
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Lubia Polo (Green Bean Rice)

By: Trina 
"Lubia Polo is a one pot Persian dish with rice, ground beef, green beans, tomato sauce and curry."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (30)

What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 cups uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained
  • 3 tablespoons oil

Directions

  1. In a large non-stick pot over high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink shows. Stir in onion and jalapeno, and cook until tender. Season with curry powder. Stir in chicken broth and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil, and stir in green beans. Cook for 15 minutes, or until beans are tender.
  2. Stir in rice, and cover pot. Reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until much of the liquid is absorbed. (Be careful not to overcook rice at this point or the dish will be mushy; the rice should be firm.) Remove entire contents to another container, and return pot to the stove.
  3. Heat oil in the bottom of pot over medium heat (make sure it is a non-stick pot.) Dump rice mixture back into pot. Wrap a clean dish towel around the inside of the pot's lid (the ends of the dish towel will be folded over the edges on top of the lid,) and put the lid on the pot. Cook for 35 minutes, without uncovering or stirring. Remove lid and place a tray on top of the pot, then carefully flip it over. The rice will hold the shape of pot with a nice crust on top called 'tah digh.'

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 676 | Total Fat: 28.5g | Cholesterol: 64mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2008 by BaysChick   view full review
My Mother-in-law taught me how to Loobia Polow they way her Iranian mother-in-law taught her...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2003 by SHYRENE1284   view full review
A way to avoid the fried rice on the bottom is to put thin slices of potato on the bottom. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2003 by AALIEH   view full review
i fry beans with a little cooking oil and make a dry casserol with meat and fresh fried...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by MITRA   view full review
Although I enjoyed this dish, I still prefer the traditional way that my mother makes it and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2008 by Kellie C   view full review
Excellent winter warmer and family staple meal! I'm a lazy cook: here's how I tweaked it to be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2010 by norcaljohnny   view full review
Sorry but as a persian this seems more like a arab, indian with a hint of mexican recipe than...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by LISAMARIE2002   view full review
I love rice and this was a delicious treat! I left out teh meat but used everthing else. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2009 by Shinoosh   view full review
This is a great recipe for an easy and delicious Persian meal. My only suggestions for making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2004 by ATHENEFIVE   view full review
This was a lot of fun to make and really delicious. Like everyone here, I made some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2008 by Leila   view full review
This is a great recipe. I substituted turmeric for the curry and used red pepper flakes...

 

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