Lebanese · beginner
Lebanese Tomato Braised Green Beans With Beef
A hearty Lebanese home classic featuring tender beef cubes simmered with sweet green beans, warm seven spice, and garlic tomato broth.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a deep heavy skillet or medium pot over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add diced onion and garlic, stirring frequently for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- 03
Add the beef cubes and Lebanese seven spice, searing for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
- 04
Pour in the crushed canned tomatoes and halal beef broth, then bring the mixture to a rapid boil.
- 05
Reduce heat to low, stir in the green beans and salt, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until the beef and green beans are tender.
- 06
Season with additional salt to taste if needed, and serve warm alongside steamed vermicelli rice.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Low-Simmer Veggie Braising
Simmering fresh green beans slowly in a flavorful tomato and meat base softens the fiber completely while allowing the spices to penetrate deeply.
Notes from the kitchen
- Cut the beef into uniform small cubes so it cooks at the same rate as the green beans.
- If using fresh tomatoes instead of canned, add 1 tablespoon of tomato paste for depth.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Lebanese; regional versions vary.
- Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.
