Bamia (okra stew) with minced beef and tomato
Bamia (okra stew) with minced beef and tomato is ready in 28 minutes (12 hands-on) and has 445 kcal and 40 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $4.14. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Hands-on
- 12 min
- Calories
- 445 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $4.14
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Lean minced beef (5% fat)300 g
- Frozen okra440 g
- Onion100 g
- Garlic10 g
- Crushed tomatoes (can)240 g
- Tomato paste20 g
- Olive oil20 g
- Ground cumin2 g
- Fresh cilantro10 g
- Lemon30 g
Method
Heat the olive oil in a wide pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chopped onion for 3 minutes, add the lean mince and brown it for 5 minutes, breaking it up.
Stir in the crushed garlic, cumin and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
Add the canned tomatoes, the frozen okra (no need to thaw) and 100 ml of water. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, until the okra is tender.
Finish with the lemon juice and chopped cilantro and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 445 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33 g |
| Sugars | 12 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 11 g |
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