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Bamia-Style Beef and Okra Stew with Tomatoes and Garlic

75 min Serves 4 ~379 kcal/serving ~£10.50 (£2.63/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 600 g beef chuck, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 400 g okra, trimmed and sliced
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 400 ml beef stock
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
379 kcal
Protein
34.9 g
Carbohydrate
11.4 g
of which sugars
6.8 g
Fat
20.2 g
of which saturates
6.2 g
Fibre
5 g
Salt
1.03 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a large pan and brown the beef chuck for 5-6 minutes, then stir in the onion and cook for 6 minutes until soft.

  2. 2

    Add the garlic and ground coriander and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and beef stock.

  3. 3

    Cover and simmer for 50 minutes, until the beef is tender.

  4. 4

    Add the okra and simmer uncovered for a further 10-12 minutes, until tender but not slimy.

  5. 5

    Check the seasoning and serve hot.

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