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Palestinian Allspice Braised Beef And Okra Skillet

Name: Palestinian Allspice Braised Beef And Okra Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Palestinian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.25 lb beef chuck, cut into bite-sized cubes; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 10 oz fresh okra, trimmed; 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp ground allspice; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

A comforting Palestinian home dish featuring tender simmered beef and seared okra cooked in a warm allspice tomato broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 55 min

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Technique to learn

Okra Searing

Searing trimmed okra in hot oil seals the outer surface and reduces mucilage release during slow simmering.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Step 2: Remove the beef and add the remaining olive oil to the skillet along with the trimmed okra. Fry for 4 minutes until lightly blistered, then transfer okra to a plate.
Step 3: Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4: Stir in the minced garlic, ground allspice, ground cinnamon, and salt, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Return the beef to the skillet, pour in the crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup of water, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until the beef is tender.

Step 6: Gently fold the seared okra back into the sauce and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until the okra is tender but intact.

Cooking tips

Frying the okra in oil before simmering prevents it from becoming slimy in the tomato sauce.
Serve hot alongside fluffy vermicelli rice or warm flatbread.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Palestinian; 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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