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Loubieh Bi Lahme (Lebanese Green Bean Stew)

Lebanese · Dinner · Easy

Loubieh Bi Lahme (Lebanese Green Bean Stew)

Total
2 hr 5 min
Prep
20 min
Serves
4
Calories
390
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Green beans simmer with tender beef, tomatoes and garlic in a Lebanese stew, with a little allspice warming the broth without chile heat.

The beans soften into the tomato sauce in Loubieh Bi Lahme (Lebanese Green Bean Stew), taking on the flavor of the slowly cooked beef. This is a spoon-and-bowl meal, with enough broth to soak into rice or catch with a piece of bread.

For this home-style stew from Lebanon, start the meat well before the beans. Chuck needs time to become tender, while the vegetables should finish soft and flavorful without disintegrating into the sauce.

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Method

  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chuck in two batches for total, then transfer to a plate.

  2. Lower the heat to medium. Cook the onion for until softened, then add garlic and tomato paste and stir for until fragrant.

  3. Return beef and its juices. Add crushed tomatoes, allspice, salt, black pepper and water. Cover and simmer over low heat for until the beef is beginning to soften.

  4. Add green beans, cover and simmer for until the beans are tender and the beef is fork-tender, well above 145°F. Rest off the heat for before serving.

Forkue tips

  • Frozen green beans work well; add them directly to the stew and check them before the end of the simmer because thinner beans soften faster.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat slowly in a covered pot, adding a splash of water if the tomato sauce has become too thick.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

390Calories
34gProtein
22gCarbs
20gFat

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Loubieh Bi Lahme (Lebanese Green Bean Stew): FAQ

Can I make loubieh without meat?

Yes, loubieh bi zeit is a meatless green bean preparation with olive oil, tomatoes and garlic. It cooks much faster because there is no beef to tenderize.

Should the green beans stay crisp?

No, they should be tender enough to absorb the tomato and meat juices. This slow stew has a softer vegetable texture than a quick green bean stir-fry.

How do I store and reheat Loubieh Bi Lahme (Lebanese Green Bean Stew)?

Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for 2 months. Reheat slowly in a covered pot, adding a splash of water if the tomato sauce has become too thick.

How long does Loubieh Bi Lahme (Lebanese Green Bean Stew) take?

About 2 hr 5 min in total: 20 min prep and 1 hr 45 min cooking.

What do I need to make Loubieh Bi Lahme (Lebanese Green Bean Stew)?

The key ingredients are beef chuck, green beans, onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Loubieh Bi Lahme (Lebanese Green Bean Stew)?

Frozen green beans work well; add them directly to the stew and check them before the end of the simmer because thinner beans soften faster.

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