Fa-Sool-Ya Ib Zeyt (Arabian Beef and Bean Stew)

Submitted by Chocolatl

"Adapted from The Complete Round the World Meat Cookbook."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 cup dried white bean
• water
• 3 lbs boneless beef roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped onions
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups hot beef broth, divided
• 3⁄4 cup raw rice
• 1 1⁄2 cups peeled diced tomatoes

directions

1. Place beans in a large pot.
2. Cover with water.
3. Bring water to a boil, turn off heat, and let stand 1 hour.
4. Drain.
5. Cover beans with fresh water.
6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cook for 1 hour.
7. Drain.
8. Heat oil in a large pot.
9. Brown beef and onions.
10. Add beans, salt, pepper, cinnamon, bay leaf and 1 cup of broth.
11. Cover and cook over low heat 1 1/2 hours.
12. Stir in rice, tomatoes and remaining broth.
13. Cook 25 minutes longer, or until meat and beans are tender.
14. Remove bay leaf before serving.