Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)

Beef - Dinner

Ghormeh sabzi is deliciously savory and loaded with the flavors of several different green herbs. It's traditionally served atop white rice (polow). You can also serve it with lavash bread.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 2hrs24 mins

Total: 3hrs9 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)

Ingredients

¼ cup canola oil

divided

1 large yellow onion

finely chopped

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 ½ pounds boneless chuck roast

cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes

1 ½ cups finely chopped spinach

1 cup finely chopped green onions (green part only)

½ cup finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley

¼ cup finely chopped cilantro

¼ cup finely chopped chives

¼ cup finely chopped fenugreek leaves

1 ½ cups water

or more as needed

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 lemon

juiced

4 dried Persian limes (limoo amani)

or more to taste

1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans

drained and rinsed

German Hamburgers (Frikadellen)

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until deep golden brown 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in turmeric for 1 to 2 minutes. Add chuck cubes; cook until coated in turmeric and browned on all sides 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a separate pot over medium heat. Add spinach green onions parsley cilantro chives and fenugreek leaves; cook and stir until deep dark green in color 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Stir spinach mixture into the onion and chuck mixture. Pour in enough water to create a slurry consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in lemon juice. Reduce heat cover and simmer stew until greens soften about 1 hour.

Step 4

Pierce dried limes with a fork and add to the stew. Continue simmering until chuck is tender 30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir in red kidney beans. Cook until flavors combine about 30 minutes. Discard dried limes before serving.

Nutritional Information

Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 343.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.4g 37%

Carbohydrates: 18.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 7.5g 30%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 22.6g 35%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 51.5mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 1517IU 30%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 33%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 40.9mg 68%

Folate: 46.3mcg 12%

Calcium: 91.5mg 9%

Iron: 3.9mg 22%

Magnesium: 30.4mg 11%

Potassium: 326.1mg 9%

Sodium: 226mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 203

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.