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Fasulia Armenian green bean stew in a soup tureen

Fasulia (Armenian Green Bean and Meat Stew)

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
Course Main Course
Cuisine Armenian
Servings 6

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 c. water
  • 2-3 tsp. allspice
  • 1 T. sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Sauté meat in large pot, stirring to break up pieces.
  • Add onions and garlic to meat and cook together for a few minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper and allspice.
  • Stir green beans into meat mixture, and cover over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Keep pan covered when not stirring.
  • Cook about 10 minutes.
  • 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.
Keyword Armenian Green Bean Casserole, Green beans
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