Authentic Iranian Gheymeh Recipe | Persian Split Pea Beef Stew

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Authentic Iranian Gheymeh Recipe | Persian Split Pea Beef Stew

 Iranian Gheymeh is a traditional Persian stew made with tender beef, yellow split peas, tomatoes, fragrant spices, and dried lime, then topped with crispy fried potato sticks. One of Iran's most popular comfort foods, Gheymeh is commonly served with fluffy Persian rice and enjoyed during family meals, holidays, and special occasions. The combination of savory meat, earthy split peas, tangy dried lime, and aromatic saffron creates a rich, flavorful stew that perfectly represents authentic Persian cuisine. 

Cooking Method


  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the onion until golden, then add the garlic and turmeric.
  3. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Add the split peas, beef broth, dried limes, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1½ hours, or until the beef and split peas are tender.
  7. Stir in the saffron water and cinnamon during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  8. Remove the dried limes before serving if desired.
  9. Top the stew with crispy fried potato strips.
  10. Serve hot with steamed Persian rice.

 

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Beef stew meat – 1 lb (450 g), cubed ,, Yellow split peas – 1 cup, rinsed ,, Onion – 1 large, finely chopped

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Garlic – 3 cloves, minced ,, Tomato paste – 3 tbsp ,, Dried limes (Limoo Amani) – 2, pierced

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Beef broth – 4 cups ,, Olive oil – 2 tbsp ,, Turmeric – 1 tsp

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Ground cinnamon – ½ tsp (optional) ,, Saffron – ¼ tsp, dissolved in hot water

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Salt – 1 tsp

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Black pepper – ½ tsp

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Garnish : Potatoes – 2 medium, cut into thin strips and fried until crispy

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