Beef Okra Stew Recipe
Bamia: Beef and okra stew. Served with your choice of Fufu—corn, yam, garri, white rice, cassava, plantain, fonio, or jollof rice.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Fufu Options
Method
Beef Okra Stew Preparation
- 1
Sear the Beef
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef and sear on all sides until browned. Remove beef from the pot and set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the diced tomatoes, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- 4
Combine Beef and Broth
Return the seared beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beef is tender.
- 5
Add Okra
Add the sliced okra to the pot, stirring gently. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the okra is tender and cooked through.
- 6
Finish with Lemon Juice
Stir in the lemon juice, adjust seasoning if necessary, and let simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Fufu Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Fufu
Follow the package instructions for your chosen fufu option (corn, yam, garri, etc.). Usually, it involves boiling and stirring until it reaches a smooth, stretchy consistency.