Green Beans with Beef

A satisfying and protein-rich traditional stew that thoughtfully combines lean beef with fiber-packed green beans.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 400 g (0.88 lbs) lean beef cubes · 564 kcal in the whole recipe
• 600 g (1.3 lbs) green beans, trimmed and snapped in half · 186 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1.5 tbsp (20 g) olive oil · 177 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 medium onion (130 g), finely chopped · 52 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 medium tomatoes (250 g), diced · 45 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (17 g) tomato paste · 17 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cloves garlic (6 g), minced · 9 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 400 ml hot water

Method

1. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat, add the beef cubes, and sauté for about 10 minutes until the meat releases and reabsorbs its juices.

   

2. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.

   

3. Stir in the tomato paste for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add the diced tomatoes.

   

4. Add the trimmed green beans, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stirring for about 5 minutes.

   

5. Pour in 400 ml (approx. 1.7 cups) of hot water, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for 40-45 minutes until the beef and green beans are completely tender.

   

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