Bamia (Beef & Okra Casserole) Recipe

Name: Bamia (Beef & Okra Casserole)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs okra; 6 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped fine; 6 tomatoes, peeled,chopped; 1 lb beef, ground; 1 cup stock; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons plain yogurt; 3 teaspoons sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tomatoes, thinly sliced; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs okra
6 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped fine
6 tomatoes, peeled,chopped
1 lb beef, ground
1 cup stock
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons plain yogurt
3 teaspoons sour cream
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tomatoes, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced

1
Cut stalks from okra.
2
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan.
3
Add okra, saute 6 minutes.
4
Drain sauteed okra on paper towels.
5
Discard oil, wipe pan with paper towels.
6
Heat 2 more tablespoons oil in saucepan.
7
Add onion and tomatoes, saute until heated through.
8
Add ground beef- cook, stirring occasionally until browned.
9
Add stock- bring to a boil.
10
Add garlic and salt.
11
Simmer until most of liquid has evaporated.
12
Preheat oven to 350F.
13
Brush a large baking pan with oil.
14
Stir yogurt, sour cream and white pepper into beef mixture.
15
Spoon half of the beef mixture over bottom of oiled pan.
16
Cover with okra, then with remaining beef mixture.
17
Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon oil.
18
Bake 50-60 minutes.
19
Garnish with tomato and lemon slices.

414

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs okra, 6 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped fine, 6 tomatoes, peeled,chopped, and more.

Yes, Bamia (Beef & Okra Casserole) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bamia (Beef & Okra Casserole)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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