"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
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Sharp knife
Cutting board
Large pot (stockpot) with lid
Large wooden spoon
Stovetop
Ingredients
Serves 6
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 Onionlarge, chopped
1 pound Beef Top Sirloincut into 1-inch cubes
6 cloves Garlicminced
1 1/2 tablespoons Coriander Seedground
2 teaspoons Cuminground
1 teaspoon White Pepperground
2 cups Water
2 Tomatoeslarge, blended or 1 1/2 cups Tomato Sauce
1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 Green Chili Peppersseeded and minced
1 tablespoon Gingerfresh, crushed or minced (1-inch piece)
1 teaspoon Salt
2 cups Okrafresh, cut into 1-inch pieces (or one 10-oz. package frozen okra, thawed) or 10 ounces Okrafrozen, 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 g
18%
Saturated Fat 4 g
20%
Sodium 459 mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 9 g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2 g
7%
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:
