Cooked borlotti beans slowly simmered with diced beef in a tomato and paste sauce. A high-protein, gluten-free stew that is a source of fiber.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a pot and cook the beef over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until its juices evaporate and it browns lightly.
- 2
Add the finely chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste for 1-2 minutes, then add the grated tomato and cook for 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the water; once it boils, cover and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes until the beef is tender.
- 4
Add the cooked beans, salt and pepper. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beans take on the flavor.
- 5
Remove from the heat, rest for 10 minutes and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 396 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 47 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
Similar recipes
Main dishesEasyGrilled Trout
Whole trout grilled with olive oil and salt until the skin is crisp, then finished with lemon juice. A simple, quick, high-protein fish dish.
Main dishesMediumAli Nazik
Smoky roasted eggplant folded into garlicky yogurt, topped with lamb and tomato and sizzling pepper-flake butter. A high-protein main from Gaziantep cuisine.
Main dishesMediumAnkara Tava
Lamb shoulder braised in broth until tender, then set on a tomato-scented orzo pilaf and browned in the oven. A hearty, high-protein signature dish from Ankara.
Main dishesEasyGrilled Ribeye Steak
Juicy ribeye seared in a smoking-hot cast-iron pan, basted with butter at the end and seasoned simply with salt and pepper. A plain, high-protein steak dinner.
Main dishesEasyOrzo Pilaf
Orzo toasted in butter and simmered with onion and tomato paste into a fluffy, tender pilaf. A handy side for meat, meatballs and saucy stews.
Main dishesMediumBBQ Chicken
Spiced boneless chicken thighs roasted and glazed layer by layer with barbecue sauce for a smoky, slightly sweet main. High in protein and low in saturated fat.
Main dishesEasyGrilled Mackerel Wrap
Istanbul street-style grilled mackerel rolled in lavash with lettuce and a tangy pomegranate-onion salad. A high-protein wrap you eat by hand.
Main dishesEasyBalık Ekmek (Fish Sandwich)
Istanbul's waterfront classic: grilled mackerel in a crusty half loaf with lettuce, red onion and a squeeze of lemon. A high-protein sandwich.