BEEF & BEAN KHORESH (A PERSIAN BEEF STEW)

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This is simply lean beef and kidney beans in a delicious cinnamon and cumin-scented stew, with lots of parsley and chives and a splash of lemon juice. The unusual color is from turmeric, and it's best served with rice.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories     Stew

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Sean Scott
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef khoresh was so easy to make and it turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Katungye Gerald
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This was my first time making beef khoresh and it was a disaster. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


The life of glory Assembly
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I've made this beef khoresh several times and it's always a hit with my family. The flavors are amazing and the beef is always so tender. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wisdom Concert
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The beef khoresh was so flavorful and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Xamda Qadan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my beef khoresh turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor.


Younchhohang Limbu
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This beef khoresh was delicious! The beef was so tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.


sahin Gamer11
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The beef was tough and the sauce was bland. I won't be making this again.


Zeeshan Nawab
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beef khoresh turned out great. The flavors were perfect and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Jeremiah Watson
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I'm not a big fan of stews, but this one was really good. The beef was tender and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Al Shernalyn
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This was my first time making beef khoresh and it was a success! The flavors were amazing and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Kas Mahad
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my beef khoresh turned out a bit too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Lisa Lisapinheirosantana78
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The beef was fall-apart tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


Iklas Iklas
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. The beef was so flavorful and the beans added a really nice texture. I'm not usually a big fan of stews, but this one was a winner.


Chloe Blake
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This beef khoresh was an amazing dish! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the beef was so tender. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.