Gheimeh Beh

Gheimeh Beh is a delicious and hearty Persian stew that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is made with tender chunks of beef, split peas, and tangy dried limes, creating a unique and flavorful taste that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

To make Gheimeh Beh, you will need the following ingredients per serving:

- 1/2 cup of split peas
- 1/2 pound of beef stew meat
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup of tomato paste
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 1 dried lime
- Salt and pepper to taste

To start, rinse the split peas and soak them in water for at least an hour. In a separate pot, brown the beef stew meat in vegetable oil until it is fully cooked. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside. In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion until it is golden brown. Add the tomato paste and stir until it is fully combined with the onions.
Next, add the cooked beef stew meat, soaked split peas, and dried lime to the pot. Add enough water to cover the ingredients and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer for about an hour, or until the split peas are fully cooked and the meat is tender.
Once the stew is fully cooked, remove the dried lime and discard it. Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the Gheimeh Beh hot with a side of fluffy basmati rice.
This dish is a perfect combination of savory and tangy flavors, with the tender beef and split peas creating a hearty and satisfying texture. The dried lime adds a unique and tangy taste that perfectly complements the other ingredients.
In two words, this dish can be described as "Hearty Stew". The three main ingredients are beef, split peas, and dried lime.