Lebanese Stew With Rice Food

LEBANESE SPINACH STEW

Steps:

• In a heavy bottomed saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and toast the pine nuts until golden, remove and set aside.
• In the same pan over medium high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add the ground beef, season with 7 Spice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until the meat is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, keep any oil and juices in the pan.
• In the same pan, add the cilantro, garlic and crushed red pepper, cook for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add the frozen spinach, remaining salt and cook with the cilantro mixture until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken broth or water and bring mixture to a boil. Return the cooked ground beef and pine nuts to the pan. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes until stew thickens.
• Stir in the lemon juice and serve over traditional Arabic rice pilaf.

LEBANESE STEW WITH RICE

Steps:

• In large bowl, rinse rice with cool water until starch is gone and water turns out clear.
• Repeat process with warm water.
• Drain completely, and add just enough HOT water to cover the rice.
• Set rice aside.
• In skillet, heat oil on high.
• Add beef and cook until browned.
• Add cinnamon and onion, saute until onions become brown and transparent.
• Add tomato and garlic, continue heating until garlic begins to cook.
• Transfer to large pot and add canned vegetables, potato, and tomato sauce.
• Cover and simmer on medium-low 45 minutes to an hour, or until potato is soft and beef is tender and cooked through.
• Reduce heat to low, set aside,.
• In large sauce pan, combine rice, water, oil and salt.
• Cook on medium for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
• Serve stew over bed of rice, enjoy with pita bread.

LEBANESE BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Soak the beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
• Cook the meat and garlic with olive oil in a pan.
• Once the meat is all browned, add the rest of the ingredients with the exception of the cilantro. Stir to deglaze the pan.
• Bring to a boil, add the cilantro, cover and simmer until the beans are fully cooked (between 30 and 40 minutes).
• You might need to add some water if it becomes too dry, so check on it every 10 minutes.
• Eat over cooked white rice.