Lebanese/Syrian Fasoulia

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   Brown meat in a large frying pan with some olive oil from the bottle.

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   Add season salt if desired or use regular salt and pepper.

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   Make sure all pieces of meat have been browned.

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   Set aside.

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   In a stew pan, over medium heat, add the olive oil and the tomato paste.

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   Fry the tomato paste about 5-8 minutes.

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   If it seems dry, add more oil in small amounts.

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   It should be chunky in the oil, not runny like soup.

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   Stir constantly!

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    This will burn very easily.

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    Turn down the heat, add 2 cups of water.

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    Stand back, it may spit at you!

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    Continue to add the water in 2-cup increments.

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    Add the boullion cubes.

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    Stir around and scrape the bottom of the pan to make sure all tomato paste is mixed in the water.

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    Add the lima beans and the meat.

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    Bring to a boil (should take about 5 minutes) then reduce to a simmer.

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    Add salt and pepper to taste.

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    Depending on the quality of the meat, it may take 2-4 hours for the meat to become tender.

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    Add more water if too much boils out or it is too salty.

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    Serve with Middle Eastern rice.

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    This can be prepared in a stainless steel or non-stick pan.

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    I prefer non-stick.

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    Additionally, it may be transferred to a crock pot to simmer all day.

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    Never leave food cooking on the stove unattended!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.