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Main course · Algerian

Loubia (Algerian White Bean and Tomato Stew) with Beef

55 min Serves 4 ~509 kcal/serving ~£9.20 (£2.30/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 500 g beef chuck, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 800 g cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 400 ml beef stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
509 kcal
Protein
41.8 g
Carbohydrate
35.1 g
of which sugars
6.3 g
Fat
18.9 g
of which saturates
5.4 g
Fibre
13.7 g
Salt
1.73 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the beef chuck for 5-6 minutes, then stir in the onion and cook for 6 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and ground cumin and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock.

  3. 3

    Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, until the beef is tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in the cannellini beans and simmer uncovered for a further 8 minutes.

  5. 5

    Scatter with the fresh coriander and serve hot.

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