Turkish · beginner
Turkish Tomato Braised Green Beans And Spiced Beef
A comforting everyday Turkish stew featuring tender green beans and ground beef simmered in a garlic tomato broth infused with Aleppo pepper.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
- 02
Add diced onion and garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- 03
Add ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon, searing for 5 to 7 minutes until evenly browned.
- 04
Stir in tomato paste and pul biber pepper flakes, frying for 1 minute until aromatic and deep red.
- 05
Add trimmed green beans and halal beef broth, stirring thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- 06
Cover the pot, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 25 minutes until green beans are completely tender.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Slow Simmering
Cooking vegetables gently in liquid under a covered lid allows juices to extract without burning, yielding tender results.
Notes from the kitchen
- Using flat romano green beans yields the most authentic texture, as they hold up well during long simmering.
- Serve alongside plain rice or warm flatbread to soak up the savory tomato juices.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Turkish; 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.
