Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew)
Gheymeh is a warming Persian beef stew combining beef, split peas, tomato paste, dried Persian limes, and gentle spices for a tangy, richly seasoned flavor. Potatoes add a hearty finish, while curry powder, turmeric, and black pepper can bring varying heat, making it a comforting choice for a leisurely family meal or a cool evening.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add stew meat, split peas, limes, tomato paste, salt, curry powder, turmeric, and black pepper; add enough water to cover the mixture. Simmer, covered, until the beef is cooked through and no longer pink in the center and the split peas are tender, 2 to 3 hours.
- 2
Just before the stew is ready, heat oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Slice potatoes into thin pieces. Lower the potatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until soft, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining potatoes. Line a separate plate with paper towels; set aside.
- 3
Increase the heat until the oil reaches 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lower the potatoes carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Transfer to the separate paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining potatoes.
- 4
Top stew servings with fried potatoes.
- Calories 727.18 kcal High 36%
- Protein 23.67 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 107.61 g 39%
- Total Fat 23.01 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 3.96 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.95 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 565.96 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 25.12 g Good Source 90%
- Total Sugars 6.1 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 125.41 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 1190.24 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin A 75.66 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.03 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew) is a Persian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 30 mins, serves 3, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 727.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew)?
- It is a Persian stew recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew) made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, Curry Powder, Dried Lime. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew)?
- Explore these Persian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew)?
- About 2 hrs 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 727.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew) healthy?
- Gheymeh (Persian Beef Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 727.18 calories and 23.67 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 565.96 mg (25% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.96 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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