Delight your taste buds with this Flavorful Lebanese Spinach and Beef Stew, made with a mouthwatering blend of spices and nutritious ingredients. The alluring aroma and rich flavors will make this dish a go-to option for feeding a large family or impressing guests.
In a heavy-bottomed saute pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and toast the pine nuts until golden, then remove and set aside.
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In the same pan over medium-high heat, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil and add the ground beef, 7 Spice, ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook until the meat is browned, about 5-7 minutes.
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Remove the browned beef and set it aside, keeping any oil and juices in the pan.
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In the same pan, add the finely chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the coarsely chopped fresh spinach and cook with the cilantro mixture until wilted, about 2 minutes.
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Add the low-sodium chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Return the cooked ground beef and pine nuts to the pan.
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Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the stew thickens.
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Stir in the lemon juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot over Arabic rice pilaf or with fresh pita bread for a delectable meal.