Bamia (Okra and Lamb Stew)

🛒 Ingredients

• Lamb stewing meat, boneless 125 g · 250 kcal
• Okra, fresh or frozen 125 g · 41 kcal
• Canned crushed tomatoes 100 g · 20 kcal
• Tomato paste 8 g · 6 kcal
• Onion 35 g · 14 kcal
• Garlic 5 g · 7 kcal
• Olive oil 7 g · 63 kcal
• Water 50 g · 0 kcal
• Ground coriander 1 g · 0 kcal
• Ground cumin 1 g · 0 kcal
• Fresh lemon juice 4 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Brown lamb pieces in olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven until evenly seared on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2. Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, then add minced garlic, ground coriander, and cumin, stirring for one minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in tomato paste, then add crushed tomatoes and a splash of water, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
4. Return the lamb to the pot, add okra, and enough water to mostly cover the ingredients; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 60-90 minutes until lamb is tender.
5. Stir in fresh lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste; serve hot, typically with rice or bread.