Kubbeh Bamya Recipe

Name: Kubbeh Bamya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oil; 1 kg ground beef; 2 large onions, chopped; 1 kg semolina; 1 kg okra; 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 2 tablespoons baharat or 2 tablespoons ground allspice (Baharat is a spice mixture common to Iraqi, Egyptian and Lebanese kitchens. You can find it in spice); salt; 4 tablespoons tomato paste; half lemon; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oil
1 kg ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
1 kg semolina
1 kg okra
2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
2 tablespoons baharat or 2 tablespoons ground allspice (Baharat is a spice mixture common to Iraqi, Egyptian and Lebanese kitchens. You can find it in spice)
salt
4 tablespoons tomato paste
half lemon
1 tablespoon sugar

1
To prepare the kubbeh: Place the chopped onion in a bowl and season with salt.
2
Let stand 15 minutes to absorb the salt.
3
Squeeze the onion to remove excess juices and add the beef and the baharat.
4
Mix well with the hands into a uniform paste.
5
Place the semolina in a bowl and add enough water to create a doughy mixture.
6
Set aside for 10 minutes.
7
Divide the mixture into 24 sections then roll each into a round ball.
8
Using your finger, make a deep dent in each ball and place 1 tablespoon of the beef mixture inside.
9
Pinch to close and roll again into a ball shape.
10
To make the sauce: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons oil with the garlic and tomatoes over low heat.
11
Cook for about 8 minutes till the tomatoes are softened and add the okra.
12
Cook an additional 10-15 minutes.
13
Add the tomato paste and 2 cups water and raise the temperature to medium.
14
Bring to a boil and add the lemon juice, sugar and salt to taste.
15
Keep the sauce at a slow boil for 10 minutes and add the kubbeh.
16
Lower heat and cook covered for 10 minutes more.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oil, 1 kg ground beef, 2 large onions, chopped, 1 kg semolina, and more.

Yes, Kubbeh Bamya 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.

Kubbeh Bamya

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