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.

Questions

How long does Bamieh keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Bamieh?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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