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Arabic Green Beans with Beef

Name: Arabic Green Beans with Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 25 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 pounds beef round roast, cubed; 2 onions, diced; ½ cup water; 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed and halved; 1 ½ teaspoons allspice; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 (16 ounce) can canned tomatoes, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Rating: 3.9 stars

31 Ratings
24 Reviews
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Green beans are simmered with a spicy beef and tomato sauce in this recipe.

By JAVONNES

Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 25 mins

total:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

157.6 calories; 11.8 g protein; 10.8 g carbohydrates; 31.8 mg cholesterol; 356 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (24)

Most helpful positive review

Kris

07/27/2008

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. Read More

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EmiratiWife2010

05/18/2011

The first time I made this it was just okay. The second time I made it I added some things and it was delicious. Added some chopped potatoes a pinch of white pepper 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon some minced garlic and butter and 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper (I like things spicy you might not want to add that much). I also cut the recipe in half because it makes a lot of food. Next time I will cut it in 1/4 as I am just cooking for me and my husband. Served with some Indian panera bread. Delicious! Read More

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(7)

31 Ratings

5 star values: 13
4 star values: 7
3 star values: 8
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 2

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Kris

07/27/2008

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Stacie

07/04/2008

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! Read More

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Kris

07/27/2008

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Asma Khalfaoui

03/08/2008

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.. Read More

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EmiratiWife2010

05/18/2011

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Vio

09/29/2010

Hahaha I so impressed my boyfriend who is from the Middle East and his mother too:-). The only thing I felt the 1 1/2 teaspoon of allspice was a bit much for me so next time will put half the amount. By the way this makes al ot of food. Consider cutting in half. Read More

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CAMPPJPATTY

08/14/2008

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. Read More

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llbng90210

08/15/2008

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. Read More

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CupcakeQtie

02/23/2009

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

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Djinni Pie

03/11/2008

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

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Nutritional Information

Arabic Green Beans with Beef

Servings Per Recipe: 12
Calories: 157.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 24 %

carbohydrates: 4 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 15 %

sugars:

fat: 13 %

saturated fat: 13 %

cholesterol: 11 %

vitamin a iu: 14 %

niacin equivalents: 35 %

vitamin b6: 17 %

vitamin c: 33 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 5 %

iron: 15 %

magnesium: 14 %

potassium: 13 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 14 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.