Tomato-Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia)
Tomato-Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia) simmers tender cubes of beef with silky okra in a warmly spiced tomato base. Aromatic coriander, cumin, and garlic create a deep, comforting flavor, while a hint of jalapeño adds gentle heat. It’s a hearty, homestyle stew perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead weeknight meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato-Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 79 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over high heat. Season the beef cubes with 1 tablespoon salt. Add the beef cubes, the onion, and the garlic to the pan; cook until the beef cubes start to brown, about 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium; continue cooking for about 3 minutes more. Move the beef cubes to a bowl; set aside.
- 2
Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste; add the water, okra, coriander, cumin, and white pepper. Bring to a boil; season with salt. Reduce the heat to low; simmer until the okra is tender, 30 to 45 minutes.
- 3
Return the beef cubes to the pan; simmer until the flavors blend, about 10 minutes. Garnish each serving with sliced jalapeño.
- Calories 531.56 kcal High 27%
- Protein 21.29 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 56.34 g 20%
- Total Fat 27.84 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 4.44 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 36.23 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1131.63 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 11.02 g Good Source 39%
- Total Sugars 12.27 g --
- Added Sugars 3.33 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 110.07 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.95 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 483.93 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 84.66 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 19.38 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Tomato Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Cut Okra, Diced Beef, Ground Coriander, and Ground Cumin. Each serving provides about 531.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato-Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia) made of?
- The main ingredients are Cut Okra, Diced Beef, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato-Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia)?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 531.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato-Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Tomato-Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia) healthy?
- Tomato-Braised Beef with Okra (Bamia) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 531.56 calories and 21.29 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1131.63 mg (49% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.44 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.33 g (7% 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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