Shared by Frida Goldberg and Mimi Bozo
Faulle (Stewed Green Beans With Beef)
Yield: 6 servingsFaulle (Stewed Green Beans With Beef)
Yield: 6 servingsFamily Journey
Adelle always sliced the green beans lengthwise, which helps them melt into the rich sauce. If you are shorter on time, you can also leave them whole.
This recipe was shared by Frida Goldberg and Mimi Bozo. Read more about their family in "How One Cook, Who Knew No One, Built a Syrian Community Around the Table" and try their recipes for roasted eggplant salad, chicken with 'chips', and bulgur muhammara.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- 1 pound beef shoulder center cut, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 2 ½ pounds green beans, trimmed
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot or dutch oven, heat oil over high heat until it shimmers. Add the beef cubes and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook until nicely browned on all sides, 10 minutes.
Step 2
Add 3 ½ cups of water into the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 1 hour.
Step 3
Add the green beans, tomato paste, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 2 hours, until the meat and beans are falling apart, and the liquid has reduced to a thick sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Step 4
Serve hot.