Bamia

Bamia, a Middle Eastern beef and okra stew, is wonderfully spiced and delicious served over rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 214 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 8 cups water
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 dash lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 pound frozen okra
• 1 pound beef steak, cut into cubes
• 4 ounces tomato puree
• ⅛ teaspoon allspice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef cubes in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic to beef; cook and stir until slightly tender and fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir water, tomatoes, okra, tomato puree, coriander, cumin, allspice, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into beef mixture. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until sauce thickens, about 2 hours.