Okra Stew
This flavorful okra stew combines tender okra, tomatoes, and warming spices to create a comforting Middle Eastern meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 68kcal
Ingredients
- 400 grams Okra
- 350 grams Beef
- 3 Tomatoes - Medium sized, cubed.
- 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 Onion
Spices
- 1 Beef Stock Cube
- 2 tbsp Baharat spice blend
Baharat Spice Blend [Once combined, only use 2 tbsp]
- 4 tbsp Black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 4 tbsp Cumin powder
- 4 tbsp Paprika - Preferably smoked.
- 1 tbsp Cardamom powder
- 2 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 tsp Clove powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Cube the beef and refrigerate. Slice onions and garlic; wash okra (slice larger ones, leave smaller ones whole).
- Sautéing: Heat oil in a pot over medium-low. Sauté onions for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Cooking the Meat: Add beef and brown on all sides. Chop tomatoes, then add them to the pot along with spices and tomato paste. Stir to combine.
- Simmering: Once the tomatoes cook down, add water and a beef stock cube. When the meat is tender, add okra. (Ensure okra is added at the end to maintain tenderness and shape.) Cook for ten minutes and it is ready to be served and enjoyed.
- Optional Step: To reduce okra's mucilaginous properties, cook it in a hot pan over high heat for 8 to 9 minutes, then add a tablespoon of vinegar. Add the okra to the pot and cook for five minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.02mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 506mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2598IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg