Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

Egyptian beef stew, known as lahma bil basal, is simmered with plenty of onions creating a rich and simple dinner to keep you warm on cold evenings.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 onions, very thinly sliced
• 1.5 cups water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine beef, butter, and canola in a large saucepan; cook and stir beef over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to beef; pour in water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender and onions have reduced into a thick sauce, at least 2 hours.