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Beef and Okra Stew

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Photo of prepared Beef and Okra Stew
Photo attribution: My Tu Duong
Ready In: 1 hour
Serves: 6
Dairy-freeGluten-freeLow Added Sugar
"Bamia" is okra, which is prepared as a stew in many parts of Africa and the Middle East. This Ethiopian version includes beef and plenty of aromatic spices.

What you'll need

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Sharp knife
Cutting board
Large pot (stockpot) with lid
Large wooden spoon
Stovetop

Ingredients

Serves 6
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Onion large, chopped
1 pound Beef Top Sirloin cut into 1-inch cubes
6 cloves Garlic minced
1 1/2 tablespoons Coriander Seed ground
2 teaspoons Cumin ground
1 teaspoon White Pepper ground
2 cups Water
2 Tomatoes large, blended or 1 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 Green Chili Peppers seeded and minced
1 tablespoon Ginger fresh, crushed or minced (1-inch piece)
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Okra fresh, cut into 1-inch pieces (or one 10-oz. package frozen okra, thawed) or 10 ounces Okra frozen, thawed

Directions

1.Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add onion and cook until soft.
2.Add beef, garlic, coriander, cumin, and white pepper. Stir and cook until meat is brown, about 5 minutes.
3.Add water, tomatoes, tomato paste, chile, ginger, and salt. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover partly and simmer until meat is tender, 30 to 40 minutes.
4.Stir in okra. Simmer 10 minutes.

Chef's Tips

  • If you like, garnish with slices of jalapeño before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1.00 cup

Serving Per Container 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14 g18%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Sodium 459 mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 9 g3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g7%
Protein 18 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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