Levantine Okra Stew (Bamia)

Ingredients

• Okra 500 g
• Diced beef or chicken 300 g
• Tomatoes 3 pieces
• Garlic and fresh cilantro 4 cloves
• Cooking oil 3 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the meat or chicken in cooking oil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the tomatoes and let the sauce simmer and thicken.

3. 3

   Add the okra and water, then cook over low heat until tender.

4. 4

   Stir in the sautéed garlic and cilantro mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking.