Lebanese Green Bean Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh green beans
1 - 1 1/2 lb cubed lamb
2 chopped onions
3 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes or 3 large ripe fresh tomatoes, chopped
2 cups water

Preparation

Clip stem ends off green beans.
Cut in half and rinse in cold water.
Brown lamb cubes and onions in butter, or a little water.
Add green beans and saute for 10 minutes.
Add salt, spices, chopped tomatoes and water.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 55 minutes, or until done.
Serve with rice pilaf with sauteed pine nuts.