Lebanese Stew With Rice Recipe

Name: Lebanese Stew With Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Rice; 2 1/2 cups white rice (I recommend Uncle Ben's Original Converted); 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 tablespoon salt; For Stew; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 lbs beef, cut into bite size peices; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 large onion, minced; 2 tomatoes, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 (16 ounce) cans vegetables (I use carrots, corn, and green beans); 3 potatoes, cut into bite size peices; 1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice; 2 loaves pita bread

Servings: persons

For Rice
2 1/2 cups white rice (I recommend Uncle Ben's Original Converted)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 tablespoon salt
For Stew
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 lbs beef, cut into bite size peices
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 large onion, minced
2 tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 (16 ounce) cans vegetables (I use carrots, corn, and green beans)
3 potatoes, cut into bite size peices
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
2 loaves pita bread

1
In large bowl, rinse rice with cool water until starch is gone and water turns out clear.
2
Repeat process with warm water.
3
Drain completely, and add just enough HOT water to cover the rice.
4
Set rice aside.
5
In skillet, heat oil on high.
6
Add beef and cook until browned.
7
Add cinnamon and onion, saute until onions become brown and transparent.
8
Add tomato and garlic, continue heating until garlic begins to cook.
9
Transfer to large pot and add canned vegetables, potato, and tomato sauce.
10
Cover and simmer on medium-low 45 minutes to an hour, or until potato is soft and beef is tender and cooked through.
11
Reduce heat to low, set aside,.
12
In large sauce pan, combine rice, water, oil and salt.
13
Cook on medium for about 10 minutes, or until tender.
14
Serve stew over bed of rice, enjoy with pita bread.

1319

kcal

Calories

Fat

130

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Rice, 2 1/2 cups white rice (I recommend Uncle Ben's Original Converted), 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Lebanese Stew With Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lebanese Stew With Rice

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