How to cook tasty South Sudanese beef + okra soup

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans offer a similar texture and are often more affordable.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes

Pour in beef broth and water, bringing to a boil

Reduce heat and add bay leaves, coriander, cumin, salt, and black pepper

Simmer for 30-40 minutes until beef is tender

Add sliced okra and chili peppers, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes

Stir in lemon juice before serving

Adjust seasoning to taste

Cooking Techniques

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