Lebanese Beef and Kidney Bean Stew
Winter is knocking on the door, and it’s time for some nice Lebanese-style stew like Lebanese Beef and Kidney Bean Stew. Fasolia (Phaseolus vulgaris) is the typical name given to different varieties of red haricot or kidney beans in Lebanon. And apparently, in other countries in the Middle East such as Egypt and Turkey (Fasulye), Fasolia can refer to green beans as well.
Fasolia w Riz Recipe
In its basic form, the dish “Fasolia w Riz” which stands for Fasolia beans and rice is a simple yet succulent beef stew made with red kidney beans, beef, tomato paste and subtle Middle Eastern spices. It is served as a soup with a side of rice with vermicelli. Fasolia can also be made with goat meat, or with chunks of meat with the bones left on.
There is a vegan version of the Fasolia stew, called Fasolia bi zeit (beans with olive oil). Check it out: Vegetarian Fasolia Beans Stew.
Dried Haricot Beans
Soak then boil the haricot beans until soft
Sautee the Beef Before Adding the Boiled Beans
Lightly Sautee the Vermicelli Then Add to Rice Cooker
Lebanese Rice with Vermicelli