Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew
Bamieh is a hearty Yemeni-style okra stew with tender lamb simmered alongside onions, tomatoes, garlic, and a warm blend of cinnamon, cumin, and coriander. The tomato-based broth is richly spiced with a gentle heat and pairs naturally with rice or bread for a comforting family meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 43
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in onion, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir until onion has softened and turned a light golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Add lamb, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and garlic paste. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the lamb starts to brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste; cook and stir for another 5 minutes.
- 3
Dissolve beef bouillon cubes in boiling water. Pour the broth into the pot with the lamb, and stir in okra. If necessary, add water to cover the okra. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Remove the cover and cook until the lamb is very tender and the stew reaches the desired thickness, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Calories 448.2 kcal High 22%
- Protein 40.56 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 25.96 g 9%
- Total Fat 22.26 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 7.46 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.58 g High --
- Cholesterol 112.84 mg High 38%
- Sodium 390.44 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 7.53 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 9.8 g --
- Added Sugars 5.0 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 185.91 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 4.74 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 1230.25 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 32.38 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 37.83 mg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew is an Israeli dinner recipe made with 19 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, and Cut Okra. Each serving provides about 448.2 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew?
- It is an Israeli stew recipe made with 19 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Cut Okra, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 19 is above.
- What goes well with Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew?
- Explore these Israeli side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 448.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew healthy?
- Bamieh: Middle Eastern Okra and Lamb Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 448.2 calories and 40.56 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 390.44 mg (17% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.46 g (37% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.0 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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