Fasolia with Meat | Middle Eastern White Bean Stew
Bean, also known as Fasolia in Arabic language, is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make different types of stews and soups. One of the popular yummy bean stews is Middle Eastern White Bean Stew. It’s one of the best meals to eat on cold days.
Fasolia with Meat is an authentic Middle Eastern recipe made with white beans, tender meat, tomato paste, oil, pepper paste, onion, red pepper, and black pepper. It is one of my family’s favorite stews to serve with rice.
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Different Types of Bean Stews around the World
This Middle Eastern White Bean Stew has been able to make a place in cultures across the world such as Greece, Lebanon, Iraq, etc. Each country has its own version to make this delicious stew.
Fasolia with Meat is the Lebanese version of this stew; they call it “Yakhnét Fassoulia”. To make this dish, use canned beans or dry beans known as Fasolia Yabsa. Fasolia Lebanese is usually made with beef rather than lamb.
Marqat Fasolia is a traditional Iraqi recipe. This recipe, also known as “Iraqi White Bean Stew” and “Kurdish White Bean Stew”, is a tasty sauce made of white beans, tomatoes, and lamb, seasoned with cumin and pepper.
Fasolada with Canned Beans is the Greek version of Fasulye recipe. It is one of the best dishes for locals; it is an authentic soup recipe made with white beans and vegetables. Most Greek restaurants include this dish in their menus.
Fasolia with Meat Ingredients
Meat: Use any kind of meat you prefer. Try to use fresh meat and cook it until it becomes tender.
Oil: You can use any light oils. I prefer to use corn oil or light olive oil in this recipe. They add a unique flavor to this stew.
Beans: I recommend using can cannellini beans. Make sure that you rinse the beans before adding them to the cooking pot.
Onion: For this recipe, I used a medium-sized brown onion. Onions provide the authentic flavor base of this stew.
Tomato paste: Tomato paste provides a delicious taste to this stew. Make sure that you use high quality tomato paste.
Pepper paste: Adding pepper paste is optional.
Spices: In this recipe, you will need black pepper and red pepper. You can use Aleppo pepper instead of red pepper.
Salt: Add salt according to taste.
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What Goes Well with Fasolia with Meat?
To serve Fasolia with Meat dish in the best way, pair it hot with Vermicelli Rice. Another yummy option is to squeeze some fresh lemon juice on top. You can also garnish this stew with finely chopped fresh parsley on the top.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some beneficial tips that will help you to make this Middle Eastern White Bean Stew recipe even better:
If you do not love stew meat, you can replace it with chicken breasts, ground chicken, meatballs, or ground beef.
Make sure that you wash the beans when you open the cans of white beans.
You can add finely chopped fresh cilantro and crushed garlic to the stew ingredients and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes. These two ingredients add a hearty flavor to your stew.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, of course! All you have to do is to skip the meat steps. I advise you to add finely chopped fresh cilantro and crushed garlic to the stew ingredients.
Yes, of sure you can! All you have to do is to soak dry beans one day before cooking this stew. Also keep in mind that they might take longer time in cooking.
Yes, you can make this recipe with borlotti beans (cranberry beans), and lima beans (butter beans).
You can store this stew for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. In the freezer, you can store for up to 3 months.
You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop. Before you reheat the stew, it is preferable that you defrost it at room temperature for 15 minutes at least.
Yes, you can make White Bean Stew ahead of time and freeze it.
Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
For Beef Prep:
- oil (use any light oils – corn oil or light olive oil)
- boneless stew meat (you can use bone-in stew meat as well)
- salt
- bay leaves (optional)
- hot water or broth
For White Bean Stew:
- oil (use any light oils – corn oil or light olive oil)
- tomato paste
- pepper paste (optional)
- onion (finely chopped)
- red pepper (Aleppo pepper)
- black pepper
- can cannellini beans (rinsed)
- salt
Instructions
How to Cook the Stew Meat?
First, turn the instant pot to sauté mode, add oil, and sauté the stew meat until it has browned all sides.
Then, add salt, water, and bay leaves.
Now, close the lid and turn the valve to seal; cook on high pressure for 40-45 minutes.
After that, manually release the pressure and open the lid.
Once cooked, strain the broth and keep it aside with the meat.
How to Make Fasolia with Meat?
First, in a large pot, add oil and turn the heat to medium-low.
Next, add tomato paste and pepper paste. Keep stirring for 2 minutes.
After that, add chopped onions and sauté for 1 minute. Now, add beans, black pepper, and red pepper. Then, sauté for 1-2 minutes.
Now, add cooked stew meat, strained broth, and salt if needed.
Finally, cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until the stew has thickened.
Enjoy it with Vermicelli Rice or with a bowl of salad!
Enjoy The Yummy Flavor!
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Fasolia Beans Stew
Equipment
Ingredients
For Beef Prep:
- 2 tablespoons oil Use any light oils (corn oil or light olive oil)
- 1 pound boneless stew meat you can use bone-in stew meat as well
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves optional
- 3 cups hot water or broth
For White Bean Stew:
- 1/4 cup oil Use any light oils (corn oil or light olive oil)
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons pepper paste optional
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper Aleppo pepper
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can cannellini beans rinsed
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
How to Cook the Stew Meat?
- Turn the instant pot to sauté mode, add oil and sauté the stew meat until its browned all sides.
- Add salt, water, and bay leaves.
- Close the lid and turn the valve to seal; cook on high pressure for 40-45 minutes.
- Manually release the pressure and open the lid.
- Strain the broth and keep it aside with the meat.
How to Make Fasolia with Meat?
- In a large pot, add oil and turn the heat to medium-low.
- Add tomato paste and pepper paste. Keep stirring for 2 minutes.
- Add chopped onions and sauté for 1 minute, now add beans, black pepper, red pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Now add cooked stew meat, strained broth, and salt if needed.
- Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until the stew has thickened.
- Enjoy it with vermicelli rice.
I made a large batch of this with stew meat, Aleppo pepper, and adding the optional garlic and cilantro. It was amazing! I took some to my co-workers and they loved it as well. Will definitely be making this again!