Ghormeh Sabzi

Name: Ghormeh Sabzi
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 110 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients: 1 lb beef chuck, cubed; 1.5 cans canned kidney beans; 1 onion onion, diced; 4 dried limes, pierced with a knife; 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 3 cups beef broth; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Aromatic herb and kidney bean stew with tender beef cubes and dried limes, simmered until deeply flavored. Serve over rice with fresh herbs.

110 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef chuck, cubed
1.5 cans canned kidney beans
1 onion onion, diced
4 dried limes, pierced with a knife
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups beef broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown 1 lb cubed beef chuck in batches, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
2

Add 1 onion diced onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Return beef to the pot and add 3 cups beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
4

Add 4 pierced with a knife dried limes, 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Cover and simmer for 60 minutes.
5

Drain 1.5 cans canned kidney beans, add to the pot, and continue simmering for 30 minutes more until beef is very tender.
6

Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve over rice with additional fresh herbs.

Questions

How long does Ghormeh Sabzi keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Ghormeh Sabzi?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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