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Fasulia Armenian green bean stew in a soup tureen

Fasulia (Armenian Green Bean and Meat Stew)

5 from 4 votes
Fragrant and hearty, vegetable meat stew is the perfect main dish to accompany a side of pilaf or some crusty bread.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Armenian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 lbs. fresh or frozen green beans French style
  • 1 28 oz. can tomatoes diced
  • 1 6-oz can tomato paste
  • ½ cup water
  • 2-3 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Sauté meat in large pot, stirring to break up pieces.
  2. Add onions and garlic to meat and cook together until meat is no longer pink.
  3. Season to taste with salt, pepper and allspice.
  4. Stir green beans into meat mixture, and cover over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Keep pan covered when not stirring.
  6. Cook about 10 minutes.
  7. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water and sugar to pot and cook about 30 minutes, keeping pot covered.

Notes

This goes great with a side of Armenian pilaf and some crusty bread.

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