Etli Taze Fasulye (Green Beans with Minced Meat)

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1½ tbsp. olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 8 oz. (½ lb.) cubed lamb*
• 2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or
• 1 tbsp. tomato paste
• 3 cups plus 2 cups hot water
• 4 lb. fresh green beans, ends removed and sliced in half
• ½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
• ½ tsp. salt

Direction:

1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. 
2. Sauté onions until slightly brown on edges. 
3. Add cubed meat and cook for 7 to 10 minutes longer. 
4. Add tomatoes or tomato paste and 3 cups hot water. 
5. Lower heat to a simmer. 
6. Cook until meat is tender, or about 30 minutes. 
7. Stir in beans and green pepper and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat. 
8. Add 2 cups of hot water and simmer until vegetables are tender, or about 5 minutes. 
9. Add salt to taste. Serve with rice.