BAMIA (BEEF & OKRA CASSEROLE)

Steps:

• Cut stalks from okra.
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan.
• Add okra, saute 6 minutes.
• Drain sauteed okra on paper towels.
• Discard oil, wipe pan with paper towels.
• Heat 2 more tablespoons oil in saucepan.
• Add onion and tomatoes, saute until heated through.
• Add ground beef- cook, stirring occasionally until browned.
• Add stock- bring to a boil.
• Add garlic and salt.
• Simmer until most of liquid has evaporated.
• Preheat oven to 350F.
• Brush a large baking pan with oil.
• Stir yogurt, sour cream and white pepper into beef mixture.
• Spoon half of the beef mixture over bottom of oiled pan.
• Cover with okra, then with remaining beef mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon oil.
• Bake 50-60 minutes.
• Garnish with tomato and lemon slices.