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Fassoulia - Green Beans with Meat

A tomato-based string bean stew that is delicious with stewed lamb, ground lamb, beef or turkey or even as a vegetarian entree.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground meat (lamb, beef or turkey)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium onion (chopped)
  • tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp allspice
  • 1 tsp crushed dried basil
  • 1 tsp crushed dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 lb Fresh or frozen green beans or Italian pole beans  (If using fresh green beans, trim the ends, and cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes (unsalted)
  • 3 oz tomato paste (diluted in 1 cup water or stock)

Instructions
 

  • In a non-stick skillet, brown meat for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain any excess fat. Place meat in a bowl & set aside.
  • Using the same skillet, saute the onions in olive oil until soft and slightly brown.
  • Return the meat to the skillet with the onions. Add salt, pepper, allspice, basil, oregano, and garlic. Cover & cook 10 more minutes.
  • In a large pot, add the green beans. Pour the canned tomatoes, and the diluted tomato paste over the green beans; stir.
  • Add the meat mixture to the green beans. Mix together.
  • Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour, or until beans are tender. Add a little more water or stock, as needed.
  • Serve with rice or bulgur pilaf.

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Notes

The fassoulia tastes even better the next day, after the flavors have a chance to intensify. Oh yes, a loaf of crusty bread goes great with this, too!
If making this without meat, this dish can be served cold or at room temperature.
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