Beef and Okra Bamia

A simple, intensely spiced, Middle Eastern-style stew made with okra and tomato sauce. Swap the steak for potatoes or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 366 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
• 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
• 1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 0.5 large onion, chopped
• 1.5 tablespoons ground coriander
• 0.66666668653488 cup olive oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon salt over meat cubes. Add meat, onion, and garlic to the pan and cook until meat begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, about 3 more minutes. Remove meat and set aside.

Step 2

Stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into the pan. Add okra, water, coriander, white pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil. Season with salt to taste, reduce heat to low, and simmer until okra is tender, 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 3

Return meat to the pan. Simmer until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. Serve garnished with slices of jalapeño pepper.