Ghormeh sabzi is deliciously savory and loaded with the flavors of several different green herbs Its traditionally served atop white rice polow You can also serve it with lavash bread
Prep Time
3 hrs 10 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
6
Ingredients
Instructions
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.
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Add chuck cubes; cook until coated in turmeric and browned on all sides
8 to 10 minutes.
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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.
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Stir spinach mixture into onion and chuck mixture. Pour in enough water to create a slurry consistency. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice. Reduce heat
cover
and simmer stew until greens soften
about 1 hour.
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Pierce dried limes with a fork; add to stew.
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Continue simmering until chuck is tender
30 minutes to 1 hour. Stir in red kidney beans. Cook until flavors combine
about 30 more minutes.
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Discard dried limes before serving.
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Recipe Tip
You can substitute lamb stew meat for the chuck roast if preferred.