{
  "id": "kuru-fasulye",
  "name": "Kuru Fasulye",
  "description": "A classic Turkish stew made with tender white beans, beef, and aromatic red pepper paste in a rich tomato sauce.",
  "url": "https://textualchef.com/recipes/kuru-fasulye/",
  "text": "https://textualchef.com/recipes/kuru-fasulye/recipe.md",
  "cuisine": "Turkish",
  "region": null,
  "meal": "Dinner",
  "method": "Stovetop",
  "difficulty": "Medium",
  "mainIngredient": "White Beans",
  "servings": 4,
  "time": {
    "prepMinutes": 15,
    "cookMinutes": 60,
    "totalMinutes": 75
  },
  "nutritionPerServing": {
    "calories": 420,
    "proteinG": 28,
    "carbsG": 45,
    "fatG": 14,
    "fiberG": 12,
    "sodiumMg": 680,
    "estimated": true
  },
  "diets": [
    "High Fiber",
    "High Protein",
    "Mediterranean"
  ],
  "restrictions": [
    "Gluten-Free",
    "Nut-Free",
    "Dairy-Free",
    "Soy-Free",
    "Egg-Free",
    "Shellfish-Free",
    "Sesame-Free",
    "Corn-Free",
    "Alcohol-Free"
  ],
  "allergens": {
    "contains": [],
    "avoidable": []
  },
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "id": "navy_beans",
      "name": "navy beans",
      "prep": "soaked",
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1 cup",
        "standard": "2 cups",
        "double": "4 cups"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "beef",
      "name": "stew beef",
      "prep": "diced",
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1/2 lb",
        "standard": "1 lb",
        "double": "2 lbs"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "olive_oil",
      "name": "olive oil",
      "prep": null,
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1 tbsp",
        "standard": "2 tbsp",
        "double": "4 tbsp"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "onion",
      "name": "yellow onion",
      "prep": "diced",
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1/2",
        "standard": "1",
        "double": "2"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "garlic",
      "name": "garlic cloves",
      "prep": "minced",
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1",
        "standard": "2",
        "double": "4"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "tomato_paste",
      "name": "tomato paste",
      "prep": null,
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1 tbsp",
        "standard": "2 tbsp",
        "double": "4 tbsp"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "pepper_paste",
      "name": "Turkish red pepper paste",
      "prep": null,
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1/2 tbsp",
        "standard": "1 tbsp",
        "double": "2 tbsp"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "beef_broth",
      "name": "beef broth",
      "prep": null,
      "quantities": {
        "half": "2 cups",
        "standard": "4 cups",
        "double": "8 cups"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "red_pepper_flakes",
      "name": "red pepper flakes",
      "prep": null,
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1/4 tsp",
        "standard": "1/2 tsp",
        "double": "1 tsp"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "salt",
      "name": "salt",
      "prep": null,
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1/2 tsp",
        "standard": "1 tsp",
        "double": "2 tsp"
      }
    },
    {
      "id": "black_pepper",
      "name": "black pepper",
      "prep": null,
      "quantities": {
        "half": "1/4 tsp",
        "standard": "1/2 tsp",
        "double": "1 tsp"
      }
    }
  ],
  "steps": {
    "half": [
      "Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.",
      "Add 1/2 lb diced stew beef and sear for 5 minutes until browned and reaching an internal temperature of at least 145°F.",
      "Add 1/2 diced yellow onion and 1 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.",
      "Stir in 1 tbsp tomato paste and 1/2 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.",
      "Add 1 cup soaked navy beans, 2 cups beef broth, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.",
      "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until the beans are tender."
    ],
    "standard": [
      "Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.",
      "Add 1 lb diced stew beef and sear for 5 minutes until browned and reaching an internal temperature of at least 145°F.",
      "Add 1 diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.",
      "Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.",
      "Add 2 cups soaked navy beans, 4 cups beef broth, 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.",
      "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until the beans are tender."
    ],
    "double": [
      "Heat 4 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.",
      "Add 2 lbs diced stew beef and sear for 5 minutes until browned and reaching an internal temperature of at least 145°F.",
      "Add 2 diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.",
      "Stir in 4 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.",
      "Add 4 cups soaked navy beans, 8 cups beef broth, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.",
      "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until the beans are tender."
    ]
  },
  "updated": "2026-08-12"
}