Middle Eastern White Beans with Meat

4 standard portions

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 small yellow onions (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 lb (450g) diced beef (or mutton or lamb chops)
• 5 cups hot water
• 2 ½ cups dry white beans (soaked in warm water overnight with 1 teaspoon of baking of soda)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• ½ tablespoon baharat (or all spice)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Method

1. In a large pot heat oil and saute onions until soft and translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add the beef and continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink.
3. Add salt, pepper, spices, rosemary, sugar, tomato paste. Add hot water and cook until the meat is tender.
4. Rinse and drain the beans. Add the beans to the pot and cook stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon. Cover and simmer until the beans are fully cooked and tender.
5. Adjust the seasonings to your preference. Serve with cooked white rice on the side.