Beef & Bean Khoresh (a Persian Beef Stew) Recipe

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Beef & Bean Khoresh (a Persian Beef Stew)

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp olive oil, divided (2 tbsp. and 1 tbsp.)
1/2 large onion, chopped
1 lb lean stewing beef, cubed
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups water
5 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
3 tbsp snipped chives
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 lemon , juice of
1 tbsp flour
salt and black pepper

Directions:

In a large saucepan saute the onion in two tablespoons of the olive oil until golden.
Add stewing beef and cook for ten minutes more, until meat is browned on all sides.
Add the cumin, turmeric and cinnamon; cook for one minute, stirring, then add water and bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat remaining one tablespooon of oil in a small frying pan and saute parsley and chives about 2 minutes; add this mixture to the beef.
Also add the drained and rinsed kidney beans and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper.
Stir in one tablespoon flour whisked with a bit of hot water to thicken the stew a little; simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes, until meat is wonderfully tender; serve with rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	286.34 Kcal (1199 kJ)
Calories from fat	154.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.14g	26%
Cholesterol	71.44mg	24%
Sodium	165.44mg	7%
Potassium	573.6mg	12%
Total Carbs	8.63g	3%
Sugars	1.34g	5%
Dietary Fiber	2.36g	9%
Protein	26.64g	53%
Vitamin C	17mg	28%
Iron	4.2mg	23%
Calcium	72.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.96 Kcal (368 kJ)
Calories from fat	47.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.26g	26%
Cholesterol	21.95mg	24%
Sodium	50.82mg	7%
Potassium	176.2mg	12%
Total Carbs	2.65g	3%
Sugars	0.41g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.73g	9%
Protein	8.18g	53%
Vitamin C	5.2mg	28%
Iron	1.3mg	23%
Calcium	22.2mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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