Persian Ghormeh Sabzi Beef with Herb Rice

Ingredients

• 8 oz beef stew meat, cubed
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 cup chopped spinach
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 3/4 cup cooked kidney beans
• 1 dried lime or 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup basmati rice
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Steps

1. Brown beef in oil, add onion and turmeric, and cook 2 minutes.
2. Add parsley, cilantro, spinach, broth, kidney beans, dried lime, and salt; cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 40 minutes.
3. Cook basmati rice separately until tender and drain if needed.
4. Remove dried lime, or stir in lemon juice if using, and taste for salt.
5. Divide rice between two bowls and spoon the herb stew over the side.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.