Ghormeh Sabzi – Persian Herb Stew
Ghormeh Sabzi - Persian Herb Stew
Ghormeh Sabzi is a very popular & iconic Persian stew. Here is my version of Beef Ghormeh Sabzi. It's made with parsley, spinach, coriander/cilantro, beef and more! Tastes simply amazing!
Equipment
- 1 Large Dutch Oven or Saucepan with lid
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch of parsley
- 1 large bunch of coriander/cilantro
- 200 grams of fresh baby spinach leaves
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat - for stews this is the best meat with more connective tissue and holds up well to longer simmering time
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion - chopped
- 5 cloves of garlic - minced
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 15 oz. can of cooked red kidney beans - drained & rinsed
- 5 dry limes or 2 tbsp fresh lime juice if dry limes are not available
- 2 tbsp of dry fenugreek leaves - hand crushed
Instructions
- Rinse, dry and finely chop fresh parsley, coriander/cilantro & baby spinach leaves. Set aside
- Heat a large Dutch oven/sauce pan with lid on medium high setting
- Add 3 tbsp oil. Once oil is hot add chopped onion. Sauté for 3 to 5minutes
- Next toss in minced garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds
- Now add beef stew meat pcs. Sear/brown for about 5 minutes
- Add turmeric powder, crushed black pepper & salt. Mix well
- Pour in 4 cups of water, add a beef bullion cube (optional)
- Mix well then add 5 dry Persian limes
- If dry limes are not available add 2 tbsp fresh lime juice. Let simmer
- In a separate large nonstick pan add 3 tbsp olive oil
- Once oil is hot add in the chopped greens - parsley, coriander/cilantro & baby spinach leaves
- Fry the greens on medium flame until reduced to half the quantity
- Add fried greens to the simmering beef stew in the Dutch oven
- Mix well, cover with lid and simmer on low for 1 hour
- After one hour open lid and stir in red kidney beans. Mix well
- Hand crush dry fenugreek leaves with both hands and sprinkle over beef stew
- Cover with lid and let simmer for 20 minutes
- By now your meat will be tender
- Open lid and transfer your delicious Ghormeh Sabzi to a bowl
- Plate & serve with steamed Basmati rice & Shirazi Salad
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