One Pot
Lubia Polo (Persian Bean Pilaf)
The formula
Ground beef + green beans + tomato paste + Persian spices
What you’ll need
- Ground beef
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Tomato paste
- Frozen green beans
- Spices & seasonings: cinnamon, cumin, cardamom (optional), turmeric, salt, and pepper
How to make it
- Sauté the onion, green beans and garlic in a large skillet. Cook until softened and green beans are tender and slightly browned — this may take awhile, but it is key!
- Add the ground beef, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom (optional), turmeric, salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook until it deepens in color.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings. Cook until the flavors have come together.
Make it your own
- Use cinnamon lightly at first, then add more if you want it.
- Add water only as needed to keep the mixture from drying out.
- Simmer longer for softer green beans.
- Serve as is or pair it with cauliflower rice or organic rice as an occasional treat.