Lubye Bi Lahmeh (Flatbeans With Meat)

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Lubye Bi Lahmeh is a Lebanese dish that consists of green beans and lamb cooked in a tomato-based sauce. The name of the dish translates to “green beans with meat” in English.

To make Lubye Bi Lahmeh, green beans are first washed and trimmed. Then, lamb is sautéed with onions and garlic until it is browned. The green beans are added to the pot along with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and a variety of spices, such as cinnamon, allspice, and cumin. The mixture is simmered until the green beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.

The dish is often served with rice or bread and garnished with fresh parsley or cilantro. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is popular in Lebanese cuisine.

Ingredients

1 kilo diced lamb shoulder2 kilos flat beans cut into chunks washed and rinsed1 cup of fresh berlotti beans (optional)1 tsp 7 spice1 tsp salt or to taste1 tbs gheewater

Method

In a large pot fry off meat in 1 tbs of ghee until golden Then add about 2 cups of water and let it simmer on low until water is absorbed and meat is tender. If meat isn’t soft yet keep adding water until they are.Now add in the flat beans and berlotti beans the 7 spice, Salt and 1 cup of water and coverThey should be cooking on low heat until the berlotti beans are soft. (Big tip) Do not stiry the beans with a spoon. Instead mix them whilst tossing them slightly in the pot.Once the beans are soft and water has absorbed turn off heat and serve next to lebanese rice and Greek yoghurt