
By Meriam
Loubia Khadra- String Beans and Beef Dish
7 steps
Prep:10minCook:55min
This is a staple in Algerian cuisine and it is so comforting and delicious. Not to mention how healthy it is! This dish is so simple and easy to make it will easily become a staple in your meal rotations. Enjoy with fresh bread!
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:05:29 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
32
Low
Glycemic Load
5
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories245.6 kcal (12%)
Total Fat7.5 g (11%)
Carbs16.2 g (6%)
Sugars7 g (8%)
Protein31.4 g (63%)
Sodium793.1 mg (40%)
Fiber4.8 g (17%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

1 Tbspcooking oil

2 lbsstew beef

3 oztomato paste

4garlic cloves

1onion
diced

1 tspsalt

1 tspblack pepper

1 tspturmeric

1 tspginger powder

2 tspsweet paprika

2 lbsstring beans
washed and cut into 1/3rds

2Roma tomatoes
diced

6 cupsstock
or water with salt to taste preference

lemon wedges
for garnish

parsley
for garnish

Harissa
or hot sauce of choice for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In an instant pot on sautée mode, place oil and allow to heat up. Sear the meat in the oil for a few minutes, then add the tomato paste, garlic, onion and spices. Mix well and sautee for a about 5 minutes.











Step 2
Add 6 cups stock of choice or water with a few teaspoons of salt to the pot and bring to a boil.

Step 3
Cover the pot and cook the meat on high pressure for 30 minutes to become tender.
Step 4
While the meat is cooking, wash, inspect and cut the string beans into 2-3 inch pieces.
Step 5
Add tomatoes and string beans to the pot once it's done cooking the meat and allow it to cook for 20 minutes or until the green beans reach your desired softness.


Step 6
Garnish your plate with fresh lemon juice and harissa or chilli sauce of choice.



Step 7
Enjoy with fresh bread!
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