Green Bean Stew with Beef (Loubia)

Steps

1. Season beef with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper, then brown in 1 tbsp avocado oil in a pressure cooker or pot.
2. Add 6-8 cups water, onion, bay leaves, cloves, and remaining 1 tsp salt. Pressure cook 22 minutes with natural release, or simmer covered on the stovetop for about 90 minutes until beef is tender.
3. Trim and cut green beans into 1-2 inch pieces; wash and set aside.
4. Peel garlic and crush with ½ tsp salt in a mortar.
5. Wash cilantro, remove stems, and finely chop.
6. Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large pot. Add chopped cilantro and crushed garlic, and sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes without letting the garlic burn.
7. Add green beans and sauté for about 10 minutes.
8. Remove cooked beef from the pot and strain the broth, reserving both.
9. Add crushed tomatoes and 6 cups of the reserved beef broth to the green bean mixture, and stir well.
10. Add the cooked beef and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes.
11. Season with dried coriander, salt, and pepper to taste.
12. Serve hot with rice or vermicelli noodles.