Bean Stew & Rice (Fasoulya W Rizz)

Ingredients

• 2 cups Romano beans (rinse and soak beans in water overnight)
• 2 medium onions, diced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp 7 spice
• 1 tsp salt more to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 5 cups water
• 1 lb beef stew chunks
• 2 cinnamon sticks 2 bay leaves
• 1 small onion cut in quarter
• *(Add all these ingredients in a pot and boil on high heat for 8-10 minutes. Remove top layer of foam. After 10 minutes lower the heat to medium and cook for an additional 20 minutes)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Method ---

2. 2

   Cover beans completely with water and boil for about 20 minutes on med heat. Empty their water in a colander and rinse well.

3. 3

   In a large pot add olive oil and onions. Sauté until translucent then add garlic and cook for a few more minutes.

4. 4

   Add cooked beef chunks & spices, mix well. Add beans, tomato paste & water.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil then lower heat to med/low and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with vermicelli rice.

6. 6

   We like ours thick. If you like it more soupy, simply add extra water and salt & pepper to taste.