LEBANESE/SYRIAN FASOULIA
This dish is similar to Bazella, with its tomato-based broth. In this dish, the main ingredients are fasoulia, a type of lima bean and meat. Cubes of lamb may be substituted for the beef. I learned how to prepare this dish while I was living in Syria for a year, studying abroad. Please note: if you use dry lima beans, they must soak in water overnight. The shells may come off of them when you begin to cook them, but this is normal.
Provided by Mustafas Cook
Categories Stew
Time 3h45m
Yield 10 cups, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brown meat in a large frying pan with some olive oil from the bottle. Add season salt if desired or use regular salt and pepper. Make sure all pieces of meat have been browned. Set aside.
- In a stew pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil and the tomato paste. Fry the tomato paste about 5-8 minutes. If it seems dry, add more oil in small amounts. It should be chunky in the oil, not runny like soup. Stir constantly! This will burn very easily.
- Turn down the heat, add 2 cups of water. Stand back, it may spit at you! Continue to add the water in 2-cup increments. Add the boullion cubes. Stir around and scrape the bottom of the pan to make sure all tomato paste is mixed in the water.
- Add the lima beans and the meat. Bring to a boil (should take about 5 minutes) then reduce to a simmer. Add salt and pepper to taste. Depending on the quality of the meat, it may take 2-4 hours for the meat to become tender.
- Add more water if too much boils out or it is too salty.
- Serve with Middle Eastern rice.
- This can be prepared in a stainless steel or non-stick pan. I prefer non-stick. Additionally, it may be transferred to a crock pot to simmer all day. Never leave food cooking on the stove unattended!
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GAMING MITHUN
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mahesh Shahi
[email protected]This is my new favorite bean dish. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture of the beans.
pappuyadav pinto
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Joy Victor
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had some canned chickpeas and white beans, and this dish was the perfect way to use them up. It turned out so delicious!
Samiya Islam
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beans, but this fasoulia dish changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture of the beans.
Leonor Soares
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for fasoulia. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture of the beans.
Baba imtiaz0
[email protected]I made this dish for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it's a make-ahead dish, so I could relax and enjoy the party.
Gladys Benson
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice or pita bread.
Qaiser abbas Khan
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans, and it's always turned out great. I also like to add different vegetables, depending on what I have on hand.
carolyn crawford
[email protected]This fasoulia dish is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and flavorful, and it always makes me feel better when I'm feeling down.
Rhimul Khan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.
korpsep
[email protected]This is my new favorite bean dish. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture of the beans.
Stefann
[email protected]I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it's a vegetarian dish, so everyone could enjoy it.
death notekai
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with rice, and it was a hit with my family.
Wynter Womack
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beans. I had some canned chickpeas and white beans, and this dish was the perfect way to use them up. It turned out so delicious!
Egor Shamardin
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of beans, but this fasoulia dish changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture of the beans.
Bella Lilly
[email protected]This fasoulia recipe is a keeper! The flavors are incredible, and it's so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again and again.