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Middle Eastern Beef and Okra Bamia Stew

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
50 min
TOTAL TIME
70 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern Beef and Okra Bamia Stew
Ingredients
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Instructions
1
Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a substantial saucepan over extremely high heat. Sprinkle a moderate quantity of salt over the meat cubes before adding them to the pan, along with an onion and some garlic. Cook the mixture until the meat starts to develop a rich brown color, approximately 5 minutes.
2
Reduce the heat to a medium level and continue cooking for another 3 minutes, or until the desired browning is achieved.
3
Remove the cooked meat from the pan and set it aside for further use.
4
Introduce the tomato sauce and concentrated tomato paste into the pan, stirring them together to create a harmonious blend. Add sliced okra, water, a pinch of coriander, white pepper, and cumin to the mixture.
5
Bring the entire concoction to a rolling boil before reducing the heat to a low level and allowing it to simmer, or until the okra is tender and fully cooked, which can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes.
6
Return the previously set-aside meat to the pan and allow it to blend with the sauce, or until all the flavors have melded together in perfect harmony.
7
Serve the dish hot, garnished with thin slices of a spicy jalapeño pepper.