
Lebanese Okra Stew
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This hearty Lebanese Okra Stew is comfort food at its best! Lebanese cuisine includes many variations of stews served with rice. These dishes are served so commonly, there is a dedicated word in Arabic – “Yakhni”. Okra translates to “Bamya”, is one of the many delicious varieties of Yakhni.
In this Lebanese okra stew recipe, tender beef and okra are stewed in a delicious rich tomato sauce and then served over Lebanese rice.
What you Need to Make Lebanese Okra Stew (Bamya w Riz)
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Beef tips
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Frozen baby okra
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Olive oil
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Garlic cloves
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Onion
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Ground all spice
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Ground cinnamon
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Ground black pepper
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Tomato paste
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Fresh tomatoes
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Pomegranate Molasses or lemon juice
What kind of meat is used for Lebanese okra stew?
You’ll want a type of beef that is tender and will cook quickly. I use sirloin beef tips in this recipe. Beef tips are typically tender pieces of meat cut from larger roasts such as sirloin tenderloin. I sometimes buy a sirloin steak and cut it into bite size pieces, if I can’t find it pre cut. You’ll want to avoid tougher cuts of meat such as chuck or beef stew cubes, although you can still use it especially if you own a pressure cooker. Just keep in mind that it will take longer to cook.
How to you make Lebanese okra stew:
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Sauté the onion and garlic.
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Add and sauté the beef tips with spices.
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Add in water.
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Add the okra and cook.
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Add in the tomatoes and tomato paste.
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Simmer until thick.
What to Eat with Okra Stew- Lebanese Okra:
We enjoy this recipe served over Lebanese vermicelli rice, but you can substitute the rice for quinoa or bulgur or just enjoy it with a side salad of you choice.
Other Lebanese Stews You’ll Love:
Beef Stew with peas and carrots ( Bazella W Riz)
Lebanese Beef and Green Bean Stew
This Lebanese okra stew is made with tender beef and okra stewed in a delicious rich tomato sauce. Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.Lebanese Okra Stew
Ingredients
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 333Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 418mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 7gSugar: 15gProtein: 25g