Okra Beef Stew
This okra beef stew is a hearty dish that will make you fall in love with okra!
Ingredients 17
olive oil, for cooking, plus extra for pan-frying okra
neutral oil, for pan-frying okra, optional
1 brown onion, finely chopped
700 g beef rump steak, diced
1 tbsp baharat spice mix
1 bird's eye chilli, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1⁄2 bunch coriander, finely chopped, plus extra leaves for garnish
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 can cherry tomatoes
350 g tomato passata
3 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
400 g okra, 5 okra thinly sliced, remaining okra whole with tops removed
1 lemon, juiced
salt and pepper, to taste
pita bread, warmed, with 1 tsp za'atar, for serving
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Method 4
Stew The Beef
Heat a large pot over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Sauté the until soft, then add the and brown on all sides. Add the , , , and half the . Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
Add the and cook for a minute, then add the and . Cook for a few minutes, then add the and . Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, then partially cover the pot with the lid, and cook on low heat until the beef is tender (about 1 to 1 1/2 hours). Remove from heat.
Cook Okra Separately
While the stew is simmering, heat a separate pan with a little neutral oil or olive oil. Pan-fry the sliced until crispy, then set aside on a paper towel. Repeat with the whole okra. Once the stew is done, add the whole okra and to the pot and gently stir. Simmer for 5 minutes to heat through.
Serve
Serve the stew hot, garnished with extra and the pan-fried sliced on top. Serve with warmed pita bread with za'atar, or with rice if preferred.
Estelle Rose Rehayem's tips
If you're short on time, use a pressure cooker for the stew to cook the beef (about 40 minutes) and bake or air fry the okra instead, then incorporate the okra after the beef is cooked through.
Helpful tips
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What’s the purpose of adding lemon juice at the end?
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