Spiced Lamb & Okra Stew
Syrian-style okra stew with tender lamb, tomato, and warm spices — ready in 25 minutes. Serve over rice or with flatbread to soak up the silky sauce.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb lamb, ground
- 1 lb okra, fresh, trimmed
- 1 can (14 oz) canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ¾ tsp ground coriander
- ¾ tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 2
Brown ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, 5–6 minutes.
- 3
Add diced onion and cook until softened, 2–3 minutes, stirring often.
- 4
Stir in tomato paste, coriander, and cumin until fragrant, 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour in crushed tomatoes with juice and add okra; stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 6
Simmer 10–12 minutes until okra is tender and sauce thickens slightly; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or braising pan with lid
- wooden spoon
- knife and cutting board
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