BEEF AND OKRA BAMIA

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A simple but amazing Middle Eastern dish containing okra with tomato sauce and wonderful spices. For a vegetarian dish, you can choose to omit the steak completely. Serve with white rice.

Provided by najla

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon salt
1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
½ 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 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt to taste
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon salt over steak cubes; cook and stir meat in the hot oil with onion and garlic until meat is seared, about 5 minutes; reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until meat is browned, about 3 more minutes. Remove steak pieces and set aside.
  • Stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into same pot; mix in okra, water, coriander, white pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil; season with additional salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until okra is tender, 30 to 45 minutes; return pieces of beef to the bamia. Simmer until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes; garnish with slices of jalapeno pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 1707.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Wanda Wallace
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


MD Haydar
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I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a great way to change up your weeknight dinner routine.


janet lamb
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I made this dish in my slow cooker and it turned out amazing. The beef was so tender and the okra was cooked to perfection.


Laiba Ashraf
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I love the addition of tomatoes to this dish. It gives it a nice tangy flavor.


Rajib Hosen
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This is a great recipe for a low-carb meal. It's also a great source of protein and fiber.


Danish Qadri 7568
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I'm not a huge fan of okra, but I really enjoyed this dish. The beef was so flavorful, and the okra was cooked perfectly.


NseerAhmad Khan
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beef. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Shanukhan Depen
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of beef and okra without a lot of fuss.


Success Succeed
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


rafif Khalaf
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it, and I received several compliments on the flavors.


Tufan Chudori
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This was my first time cooking okra, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. The beef was also very tender and flavorful.


Prabhat Sahani
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I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite, and I highly recommend it.


Sumin Namugga
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This is one of my favorite recipes. I love the combination of beef and okra, and the sauce is always so flavorful.


Me 66
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing, and the okra was cooked to perfection.


Nur Rahman BD
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This beef and okra dish was absolutely delicious! The okra was cooked perfectly, and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.