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.

Questions

How long does Kuru Fasulye keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kuru Fasulye?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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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