Mince & Green Bean Stew (Kıymalı Taze Fasülye)
Mince & Green Bean Stew (Kıymalı Taze Fasülye). This is one of our favourite 30 minute recipes in my house. Quick, easy and OH SO DELICIOUS. Full recipe also in Meliz’s Kitchen Serves 4–6 3 tbsps olive oil 1 large onion, very finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp pul biber ½ tsp ground cumin 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) minced beef or lamb ¾ tsp salt ¾ tsp black pepper 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses 2 tbsp Turkish sweet red pepper paste (tatlı biber salçası) 1 tbsp tomato purée 400 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) fresh fine green beans 1 chicken stock cube 400 ml (14 fl oz) boiling water Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and soften for 10–12 minutes, before adding the garlic and softening for a minute or two more without colouring (otherwise the garlic could turn bitter). Then add the spices, stir for a minute to release their fragrance, and add the mince. Break down the mince as much as po...
