Kuru Fasulye

Ingredients11

• dried white beans400 g
• beef stewing meat300 g
• onion1
• olive oil3 tbsp
• tomato paste2 tbsp
• red pepper paste1 tbsp
• garlic2 cloves
• salt2 tsp
• sugar1 tsp
• black pepper1/2 tsp
• water1.2 L

Method

1. Soak the dried white beans in plenty of cold water overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. Cut the beef into small cubes and finely chop the onion and garlic.
3. Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot, brown the beef, then add the onion and garlic and cook until soft.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and red pepper paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add the soaked beans, sugar, black pepper, and water to cover. Bring to a boil, skim any foam, then simmer gently, covered, for about 1 hour 30 minutes until the beans and meat are tender.
6. Season with salt near the end, simmer uncovered briefly if the sauce is thin, and rest 10 minutes before serving.