Khoresht-e Baghala ba Goosht (Lima Bean Stew with Meat)

Generally, I am not a big fan of legumes but the dill blends perfect with lima beans and the bit of tang from the lime juice makes it irresistible.

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Ingredients (6 - 8 people):                                              

500 grams stewing beef or lamb                                                   

Khoresht-e Baghala ba Goosht 

250 grams lima beans

250 grams fresh dill (2 bunches), finely chopped

2 small onions, peeled, halved and thinly sliced

5 tbsp olive or grape seed oil

9 cups of water

2 teaspoons turmeric

Salt

Ground black pepper

2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice

Directions:

Trim meat and cut into 2cm (3/4 inch) cubes. Wash meat to rid impurities. Over medium heat, fry onions in 4 tablespoons oil until golden brown. Increase heat, add meat, turmeric, stir and cook until meat changes colour and begin to turn brown. Reduce heat to medium low.

Add 5 cups of water to cover top of meat, lima beans, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer gently for 1-1.5 hours until meat is tender and lima beans are fully cooked, adding more water (by 1 cup) during cooking until beans are fully cooked. Careful not to over cook lima beans.

Fry finely chopped dill over medium heat in remaining oil until colour darkens. Add to pot and continue cooking until beans are cooked and meat is tender.

Adjust seasoning, add lime juice and serve with white rice and plain yogurt.