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Tasty Apprentice
Indulge in Fava Me Kreas, a comforting Greek dish featuring tender beef slow-cooked with creamy yellow split peas—a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for any occasion.
**Ingredients:**
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 cups yellow split peas
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
**Instructions:**
1. Rinse and drain the split peas, then set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown the beef on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
4. Return the beef to the pot, add enough water to cover, the bay leaf, and cumin, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until the meat is tender.
5. Stir in the split peas and cook for another 30-40 minutes, adding water as needed, until the peas are creamy and well-cooked.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with crusty bread or a side of rice.
This dish is pure comfort and a great way to experience the flavors of Greece!
**Ingredients:**
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 cups yellow split peas
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
**Instructions:**
1. Rinse and drain the split peas, then set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot, brown the beef on all sides, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
4. Return the beef to the pot, add enough water to cover, the bay leaf, and cumin, and simmer for 1.5-2 hours until the meat is tender.
5. Stir in the split peas and cook for another 30-40 minutes, adding water as needed, until the peas are creamy and well-cooked.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm with crusty bread or a side of rice.
This dish is pure comfort and a great way to experience the flavors of Greece!
The combo of beef and yellow split peas sounds amazing – definitely a comforting meal! 
Can’t wait to give this recipe a try! 
