Quiabada (beef and okra bahian style)

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsPure olive oil
1Large onion, minced
1Clove garlic, minced
1poundsBoneless shell steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2Medium-size ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped
Salt & black pepper to taste
2Preserved malagueta peppers, minced, or to taste
1poundsOkra pods, topped, tailed, and sliced into rounds

Directions

Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until they are soft. Add the meat and cook, stirring occasionally to cook all sides, until it is browned.

Add the tomatoes and seasonings. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the meat is cooked to the desired doneness and there is a reddish sauce, 7 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, blanch the okra by placing it in a saucepan of boiling salted water and cooking it for 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the okra and add it to the meat.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot with Angu or white rice.

From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini