Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

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This is AMAZING! Very popular, simple dish made in Egyptian households. Once you make it, it will become a favorite for sure. When finished, you should have super tender beef with a thick oniony sauce. The onions will have cooked down to a thick rich sauce.

Submitted by chaka
Published on April 3, 2019
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cubed beef stew meat

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil

  • 4 onions, very thinly sliced

  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon

  • 1 bay leaf

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 ½ cups water, or as needed

Directions

  1. Combine beef, butter, and canola in a large saucepan; cook and stir beef over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to beef; pour in water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender and onions have reduced into a thick sauce, at least 2 hours.

24 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

394 Calories
25g Fat
22g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 394
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 673mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 69mg 5%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 565mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.