Yahni Me Koukia (Meat Stew with Broad Beans) Recipe

Name: Yahni Me Koukia (Meat Stew with Broad Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large onions chopped; 2 each garlic cloves; 1/2 cup celery chopped; 1 cup tomatoes chopped, peeled; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup red wine dry; 3 each cloves; 1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 2 cups beans

Servings: persons

2 pounds beef
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onions chopped
2 each garlic cloves
1/2 cup celery chopped
1 cup tomatoes chopped, peeled
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup red wine dry
3 each cloves
1/4 cup parsley leaves chopped
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cups beans

1
Trim meat and cut into 3 cm (1 1/4 inch) cubes.
2
Heat half the oil or butter in a heavy pan and brown meat quickly on each side, adding a single layer of meat to pan at a time.
3
Remove to a plate when browned.
4
Reduce heat, add remaining oil and onion and fry onion gently until transparent.
5
Add garlic, celery and carrot and fry for a few minutes longer.
6
Add tomato paste, wine, water, cloves, bay leaf and most of parsley.
7
Return meat to pan and add salt and pepper to taste and the sugar.
8
Cover and simmer gently for 45 minutes for lamb, 1 1/4 hours for beef.
9
Wash broad beans well, top and tail, pulling off strings at the same time.
10
Cut into 8 cm (3-inch) lengths.
11
Add to yahni, cover pan and simmer for further 30 to 45 minutes or until meat is tender.
12
Put yahni in a serving dish and sprinkle with remaining parsley.
13
Serve hot with a tossed salad and crusty bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds beef, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 large onions chopped, 2 each garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Yahni Me Koukia (Meat Stew with Broad Beans) 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.

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Yahni Me Koukia (Meat Stew with Broad Beans)

Tips for the best results

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