Lubieh and Lamb Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lean lamb, top round, cut in 2-inch cubes
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons garlic, mashed
• 2/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided
• 5 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced (or one large can diced tomatoes)
• 1 1/3 tablespoons salt, divided
• 3 cups green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces (fresh if possible)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
• basmati rice

Directions

1. 1

   Brown lamb cubes in ghee.

2. 2

   To the same pot, add onion and sauté lightly.

3. 3

   Add garlic and a dash of salt and stir.

4. 4

   Add cilantro (reserve some for garnish) and sauté for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add green beans, cook for 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the tomatoes and stir.

7. 7

   Add water to cover ingredients and simmer covered until lamb is tender, approximately 20-25 minutes. (You may need to add more water throughout cooking process.)

8. 8

   Once lamb is tender, add remaining spices.

9. 9

   Serve on platter over basmati rice and garnish with remaining cilantro.