Lebanese Bean Stew

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried butter beans, soaked overnight
• 1 lb lean ground meat

• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup water
• 1 tomato-flavored bouillon cube or vegetable bouillon cube
• 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped fine
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. 1

   Soak the beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse.

2. 2

   Cook the meat and garlic with olive oil in a pan.

3. 3

   Once the meat is all browned, add the rest of the ingredients with the exception of the cilantro. Stir to deglaze the pan.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, add the cilantro, cover and simmer until the beans are fully cooked (between 30 and 40 minutes).

5. 5

   You might need to add some water if it becomes too dry, so check on it every 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Eat over cooked white rice.