Arabic Green Beans with Beef

Green beans are simmered with a spicy beef and tomato sauce in this recipe.

Original recipe makes 12 servings

Ingredients

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

  • PREP

    15 mins

  • COOK

    1 hr 25 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr 40 mins

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 158 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.8 g
Cholesterol: 32 mg
Fat: 8.1 g
Fiber: 3.8 g
Protein: 11.8 g
Sodium: 356 mg