Turkish · Dinner
Okra and Beef Stew (Low-Calorie)
Turkish-style beef and okra stew simmered gently with tomatoes, onion, garlic and paprika, finished with lemon juice. Lean sirloin replaces fattier cuts and oil is minimized, keeping the dish rich in flavor but light. Served as a full stew portion under 400 calories.
$5
15 minsPrep
45 minsCook
60 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
378Calories
35.2gProtein
16.8gFat
19.8gCarbs
8.9gSugar
6.6gFiber
345mgSodium
107mgChol
5gSat Fat
1332mgPotassium
157mgCalcium
5.2mgIron
2.6mcgVitamin B12
37mgVitamin C
low-calorie
low-carb
high-fiber
protein-rich
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Trim the beef sirloin of visible fat and cut into 1-inch cubes; trim okra stem ends and chop tomato, slice onion, and mince garlic.
2
Sear
Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat, add beef cubes, and sear for 3–4 minutes until browned on most sides.
3
Saute
Add onion and garlic, sauté over medium heat for 3 minutes until onion turns translucent and softens.
4
Bloom
Stir in tomato paste, cumin, and paprika; cook over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant and paste darkens slightly.
5
Simmer
Pour in beef stock and chopped tomato, bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
6
Simmer
Add okra and simmer uncovered over low heat for 12–15 minutes until tender and sauce thickens slightly.
7
Finish
Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8
Plate
Ladle stew into a bowl and scatter parsley over the top before serving.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 15 oz426g beef sirloin
- 11 oz311g okra
- 22 small tomato
- 11 onion
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 1 cup240ml low-sodium beef stock
- 2 tsp2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp paprika
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
