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

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.

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.

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