A simple but amazing Middle Eastern dish containing okra with tomato sauce and wonderful spices. For a vegetarian dish, you can choose to omit the steak completely. Serve with white rice.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ large onion, chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (10 ounce) cans tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
- 2 cups water
- 1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- salt to taste
- 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon salt over steak cubes; cook and stir meat in the hot oil with onion and garlic until meat is seared, about 5 minutes; reduce heat to medium; cook and stir until meat is browned, about 3 more minutes. Remove steak pieces and set aside.
Step 2
Stir tomato sauce and tomato paste into same pot; mix in okra, water, coriander, white pepper, and cumin. Bring to a boil; season with additional salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer until okra is tender, 30 to 45 minutes; return pieces of beef to the bamia. Simmer until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes; garnish with slices of jalapeno pepper.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 366 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat29g | 37% |
Saturated Fat5g | 26% |
Cholesterol33mg | 11% |
Sodium1707mg | 74% |
Total Carbohydrate12g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber4g | 14% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein16g | |
Vitamin C16mg | 80% |
Calcium92mg | 7% |
Iron3mg | 17% |
Potassium650mg | 14% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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