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Arabic Beef Bamia Recipe (Okra Beef Stew)

Saif Al Deen Odeh
Beef Bamia Recipe is a Middle Eastern tomato okra soup that is mix with tomato sauce, arabic spices, and beef.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Arabic, Middle Eastern
Servings 4 servings
Calories 401 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Cloves Chopped Garlic
  • 2 Medium Chopped Onion
  • 3 Medium Fresh tomatoes
  • 1.5 Tablespoon Tomato paste
  • 3 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • 150 gram Okra.
  • 500 gram Beef Bones, Steak or Ribs
  • 4 cup Beef Stock and Water

Spices

  • ½ teaspoon Coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon Allspice powder
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Bay leaves
  • Black Lemon

Instructions
 

  • Add oil in the pan. Once it is hot, add the garlic and onion. Stir for few minutes till it is almost cooked.
  • Add the beef in the pan, and stir again till it has a light brown color. Do not overcooked the beef.
  • Add the tomatoes and stir to mix.
  • Later, add the coriander, allspice, black pepper, except bay leaves and black lemon. Stir to mix with the beef.
  • Once the spices are mixed well with the beef, transfer all into an empty large pot.
  • Add the stock from the boiled beef or combined beef stock & water (if the stock is not enough) in the pot. Turn on the heat.
  • Once it started to simmer, add the bay leaves, black lemon, and the half cooked okra.
  • Lower the heat and continue simmering for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add salt for taste and chopped coriander (optional) for garnished.
  • Serve it with rice and salad. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Stir fry the okra in a separate pan to help remove the sliminess before putting in the pot. You can just half cook the okra since you will still need to simmer it.
  • You can use any type of beef such Beef bones, Steak, Ribs or even Boneless Beef

    • Nutrition

    Serving: 4servingsCalories: 401kcalCarbohydrates: 13.7gProtein: 29.7gFat: 36.8gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 859mgPotassium: 614mgFiber: 3.9gSugar: 6.1g
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