Fassoulia - Green Beans with Ground Meat
Created by Shirl on November 12, 2011
- Servings: 5
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 90m
- Recipe #2420
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground, lamb, beef or turkey
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 pounds green beans, fresh or frozen (If using fresh green beans, trim the ends, and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3 ounce tomato paste, diluted in 1 cup water or stock
How to Make
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Step 1: In a nonstick skillet, brown meat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain any excess fat. Place meat in a bowl & set aside.
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Step 2: Using the same skillet, saute the onions in olive oil until soft and slightly brown
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Step 3: Return the meat to the skillet with the onions. Add salt, pepper, allspice, basil, oregano, and garlic. Cover & cook 10 more minutes.
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Step 4: In a large pot, add the green beans. Pour the canned tomatoes, and the diluted tomato paste over the green beans; stir.
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Step 5: Add the meat mixture to the green beans. Mix together.
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Step 6: Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are tender. Add a little more water or stock, as needed. Serve with rice.
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Step 7: SPECIAL NOTE: The Fassoulia tastes even better the next day, after the flavors have a chance to intensify. Oh yes, a loaf of crusty bread goes great with this, too! NOTE: If making this without meat, this dish can be served cold or at room temperature.