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Ghanaian Spiced Okra And Braised Beef Skillet

Name: Ghanaian Spiced Okra And Braised Beef Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Ghanaian
Ingredients: 1 lb Beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes; 3 tbsp Red palm oil; 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp Tomato paste; 8 oz Fresh okra, sliced into thin rings; 1.5 cups Halal beef broth; 1 small Scotch bonnet pepper, deseeded and minced

Tender cubes of beef simmered in a rich palm oil gravy infused with scotch bonnet pepper, fresh ginger, and tender sliced okra.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

Technique to learn

Okra Viscosity Control

Adding sliced fresh okra near the end of cooking to thicken the stew naturally while preserving green color and texture.

Instructions

Step 1: Season beef cubes with salt and half of the grated ginger.
Step 2: Heat red palm oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and sear beef cubes for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 3: Add chopped onion, remaining ginger, and minced scotch bonnet pepper, sauteing for 4 minutes until onion is softened.

Step 4: Stir in tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until darkened and fragrant.

Step 5: Pour in beef broth, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until beef is tender.

Step 6: Stir in sliced okra rings and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until okra is tender and gravy thickens.

Cooking tips

Searing beef thoroughly creates a deep savory foundation for the gravy.
Red palm oil should be heated gently on medium heat to prevent smoking while preserving its rich color.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Ghanaian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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