How to Make Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gheymeh, also known as Persian Beef Stew, is a beloved dish in Iranian cuisine. It is a hearty and flavorful stew that is often served at special occasions and gatherings, such as weddings, holidays, and family celebrations. This dish is a comfort food for many Iranians and is a staple in Persian homes.

The key ingredient in Gheymeh is tender chunks of beef, which are stewed in a rich and savory tomato-based sauce. The dish is also infused with the earthy flavors of yellow split peas a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ¾ pound beef stew meat, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup dried split peas
  • 2 dried Persian limes
  • 1 ½ tablespoons tomato paste, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch curry powder, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground turmeric, or to taste
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
  • water as needed
  • oil for frying
  • ½ pound potatoes, peeled

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add stew meat, split peas, limes, tomato paste, salt, curry powder, turmeric, and pepper. Add just enough water to fully cover the surface of the mixture. Cover and simmer until split peas are tender and meat is cooked through and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Just before the stew is ready, heat 2 inches oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Slice potatoes into 2-inch long, thin pieces and lower carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until soft, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
  • Increase the heat so the oil is 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Fry potatoes again, until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Remove from the oil and drain on fresh paper towels.
  • Pour stew into bowls and place potatoes on the surface.
  • Nutrition

    722 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 63mg
    • Sodium: 905mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 21g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 43mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 1368mg