Persian Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh)

Name: Persian Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds stew meat (beef or lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 large onions (chopped); 4 large cloves garlic (minced); 28 ounces can diced tomatoes (with juices); 3 ounces tomato paste; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups beef broth (or beef stock or beef bone broth); 1 pound okra (fresh or frozen, depending on if okra is in season (see Notes)); Prepared rice (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 30min

Persian Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh) is a classic Iranian dish of meat stewed with tomatoes, okra, and spices. It’s delicious enough to convert even the most adamant okra haters!

Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:01:57 GMT