Bamieh

Name: Bamieh
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 65 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 lb beef chuck stew meat, cubed; 1 lb baby okra, trimmed; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups crushed tomatoes; 3 cups beef broth; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tsp salt

A savory Middle Eastern stew made with tender beef cubes and okra simmered in a garlic-infused tomato broth.

85 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb beef chuck stew meat, cubed
1 lb baby okra, trimmed
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups crushed tomatoes
3 cups beef broth
1 tsp ground coriander
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2

Add 1 lb cubed beef chuck stew meat and sear until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes.
3

Stir in 1 diced yellow onion and half of the 6 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
4

Add 1 tsp ground coriander, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 2 cups crushed tomatoes, 3 cups beef broth, and 1 tsp salt.
5

Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until the beef is tender and internal temperature reaches at least 160F.
6

Add 1 lb trimmed baby okra, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, remaining garlic, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the pot.
7

Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the baby okra is tender.

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Questions

What is Bamieh?

A savory Middle Eastern stew made with tender beef cubes and okra simmered in a garlic-infused tomato broth. This reference files it under Middle Eastern dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 85 minutes start to finish.

How long does Bamieh take?

As written, 85 minutes: 20 of prep and 65 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (45 minutes): "Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until the beef is tender and internal temperature reaches at least 160F."

What internal temperature should Bamieh reach?

For Bamieh, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is Bamieh keto-friendly?

A serving of Bamieh carries 18 g of carbohydrate, 6 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Bamieh?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 340 calories, with 28 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 6 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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