Ghanaian · intermediate
Ghanaian Spiced Okra And Braised Beef Skillet
Tender cubes of beef simmered in a rich palm oil gravy infused with scotch bonnet pepper, fresh ginger, and tender sliced okra.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Season beef cubes with salt and half of the grated ginger.
- 02
Heat red palm oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat and sear beef cubes for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
- 03
Add chopped onion, remaining ginger, and minced scotch bonnet pepper, sauteing for 4 minutes until onion is softened.
- 04
Stir in tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until darkened and fragrant.
- 05
Pour in beef broth, lower heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until beef is tender.
- 06
Stir in sliced okra rings and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until okra is tender and gravy thickens.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Okra Viscosity Control
Adding sliced fresh okra near the end of cooking to thicken the stew naturally while preserving green color and texture.
Notes from the kitchen
- 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.