Kuru Fasulye

Name: Kuru Fasulye
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 2 cups navy beans, soaked; 1 lb stew beef, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste; 4 cups beef broth; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

A classic Turkish stew made with tender white beans, beef, and aromatic red pepper paste in a rich tomato sauce.

75 minMediumServes 4420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups navy beans, soaked
1 lb stew beef, diced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste
4 cups beef broth
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1 lb diced stew beef and sear for 5 minutes until browned and reaching an internal temperature of at least 145°F.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
5

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.
6

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until the beans are tender.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Kuru Fasulye?

As written, 75 minutes: 15 of prep and 60 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 6 (45 minutes): "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until the beans are tender."

What internal temperature should Kuru Fasulye reach?

For Kuru Fasulye, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Kuru Fasulye spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Kuru Fasulye comes from 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Kuru Fasulye gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Kuru Fasulye is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth.

How much protein is in Kuru Fasulye?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 28 g of protein in about 420 calories, alongside 45 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 12 g fiber and 680 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein dinner collection.

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