Bamia Stew Recipe

A delicious and hearty okra stew with tender meat and rich flavors.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Main Course

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Large pot
Knife
Cutting board

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

500 g Okra trimmed
300 g Beef or lamb cut into cubes
1 large Onion chopped
3 cloves Garlic minced
2 tbsp Tomato paste
400 g Canned tomatoes diced
2 cups Beef broth
2 tbsp Olive oil
1 tsp Salt or to taste
1 tsp Black pepper or to taste
1 tsp Ground coriander

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the beef or lamb cubes and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, black pepper, and ground coriander. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
6. Add the trimmed okra and let it cook for another 15 minutes, or until the okra is tender.
7. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with rice or bread.

Notes:

This stew is even better the next day after the flavors have melded together.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Bamia, Okra, Stew

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