Bamia (Meat And Okra Stew) Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

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   In a large skillet heat 4 Tbsp.

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   of oil over medium-high heat, add in lamb and fry, turning to brown on all sides, about 10 min.

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   Using a slotted spoon transfer meat to a baking dish.

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   Add in onions to skillet and saute/fry till tender and translucent/soft, about 8 min.

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   Add in oregano, cinnamon, tomatoes, tomato paste, stock and mint, stirring well to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

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   Pour sauce over lamb.

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   Cover baking dish and bake till liquid is absorbed, about 1 1/2 hrs.

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   Meanwhile, in a nonreactive bowl soak okra in 1 1/2 c. vinegar for 30 min.

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    Drain, rinse and pat dry.

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    In a skillet heat remaining 2 Tbsp.

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    oil over medium heat, add in okra and saute/fry for 3 min, stirring gently.

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    Remove stew from oven and arrange okra on top in a spoke pattern.

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    Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp.

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    vinegar.

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    Re-cover dish, return to oven and bake 35 min more, adding a little more stock or possibly water if mix seems too dry.

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    Serve stew with rice.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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