Lebanese spinach stew is the most delicious dish in the Middle East and the Mediterranean. It is full of essential nutrients to improve your physical and mental health. The stew has spiced ground beef, zippy garlicky lemon broth, spinach, and whole grains. Today’s article will give you a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions to cook Lebanese spinach stew. Read on!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup of pine nuts
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- Two finely chopped onions
- One pound of ground beef
- Two teaspoons of seven spice
- ¼ teaspoon of chili pepper flakes
- One teaspoon of salt
- Ten ounces of frozen spinach
- Four finely diced cloves of garlic
- Three cups of chicken stock
- Lemon topping
- One finely dices shallot
- One lemon (juiced)
- One teaspoon of lemon rind
- ½ teaspoon of Aleppo pepper
- Two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a large saucepan
- Put the pine nuts into the saucepan and cook on a medium heat
- Cook until the pine nuts are golden brown
- Turn off the heat and remove the saucepan and set aside
- Add garlic, onions, and olive oil to the same saucepan
- Fry the onions and ensure they are golden brown
- Next, add the ground sear and stir
- Add the seven spices, salt, and chili flakes and cook for three minutes
- Once you have cooked the meat, add cilantro, spinach, and salt
- Cover the spinach and thaw for 3-5 minutes
- Now, remove the lid, increase the heat, and add the stock to a simmer
- Cook for 7-10 minutes
- Add the lemon sauce ingredients into a bowl and whisk together
- Serve the delicious stew with rice and shallot or lemon topping
Enjoy the dish with your family and friends