Bamieh or Okra Stew

2 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 1 hours

357 calories per serving view nutrition facts

8 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	pounds	okra	fresh
2	each	onions	large, chopped
2	each	garlic cloves
4	tablespoons	butter	or oil
2	pounds	lamb	beef or veal, cubed
1/2	pound	tomatoes	ripe, sliced
1	tablespoon	tomato paste
1	x	salt and black pepper
1	each	lemon	juice only

Directions

Wash fresh okra and cut off stems.

Fry the chopped onions and whole garlic cloves in butter or oil until both are golden and the garlic is aromatic.

Add the cubed meat and brown all over.

Then add the prepared okra and fry gently for a little while longer.

Add the tomatoes, continue to cook for a few more minutes, and cover with water in which you have diluted the tomato paste.

Season with salt and pepper, and stir well.

Bring to a boil and simmer over low heat 1 1/2 hours or more, until the meat and vegetables are very tender and the sauce is reduced, adding a little more water if necessary.

Remove from heat, and add juice of one lemon.

Stir and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 300g

Amount per Serving

Calories 357 64% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.0g	39%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	65%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 136mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 10.0g	3%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 5.0g
Protein 23.0g	46%