Karafs Khoresht (Persian Beef, Celery, and Herb Stew)

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 ½ lbs. beef stew meat
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 2 stalks celery, diced into ½” pieces, celery leaves chopped
• 2 bunches parsley, very finely chopped
• 1 bunch mint, very finely chopped
• 4-5 dried limes
• 1 teaspoon ground dried lime
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice