Fasoulia — Beans Simmered with Beef Ox Tail Bones and Rice
$55.00
Lebanese fasoulia — beans simmered with beef bones — is one of the most comforting, deeply flavored home dishes in the entire cuisine. It’s simple, rustic, and slow‑cooked, but the flavor is unbelievably rich. It’s the kind of meal families make in big pots, especially in winter or during Ramadan, because it fills the house with warmth and the stomach with pure satisfaction.
Fasoulia is rarely found in restaurants because it takes hours to prepare. But at home, it’s a dish that brings families together around the table.
Description
Why It’s So Delicious
1. The bones make the broth magical
As the bones simmer, they release collagen, marrow, and natural fat. This creates a broth that’s:
- Deeply savory
- Silky
- Naturally thickened
- Packed with umami
It’s the kind of flavor you cannot get from shortcuts.
2. Beans absorb everything
Bean acts like a sponge, soaking up the tomato, garlic, and bone broth. Every bean becomes creamy inside and coated in rich sauce outside.
3. Slow cooking builds layers of flavor
This dish isn’t rushed. The long simmering time lets:
- The beans break down slightly
- The broth reduce
- The spices mellow and blend
- The bones infuse the stew
The result is a deep, comforting flavor that tastes like it’s been cooked with love.
4. The rice pairing is perfect
Lebanese vermicelli rice is buttery, fluffy, and neutral — the ideal base to balance the richness of the stew. Together, they create a complete, satisfying meal.
5. It’s nostalgic home cooking
Fasoulia is rarely found in restaurants because:
- It takes hours
- It requires bones, not just meat
- It’s considered “home food,” not commercial food
But at home, it’s a dish that brings families together around the table.
Additional information
| Weight | 3 lbs |
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Fasoulia — Beans Simmered with Beef Ox Tail Bones and Rice
Preparation Instructions
1. Let the stew sit at room temperature for about 10–15 minutes so it’s not ice cold.
2. Transfer to a small pot,
3. Add a splash of water or broth (2–4 tablespoons, depending on how thick it is). This loosens the sauce and prevents sticking.
4. Heat gently, set the stove to medium‑low heat.
5. Stir every few minutes, scraping the bottom so nothing burns.
6. Simmer, don’t boil hard
7. Once it starts to bubble gently, lower the heat.
8. Let it simmer for 5–10 minutes, until the beans are hot all the way through and the bones are warmed.






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