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Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal Beef In Rich Onion Sauce

This is amazing! Very popular, simple dish made in egyptian households. Once you make it, it will become a favorite for sure. The key is in the onion's consistency once they cook down to the delicious thick sauce. Anyway enjoy, serve with rice or your favorite pasta. Enjoy!!

Steps

Wash the meat well.
Put into a saucepan with butter and oil.
Cook until all beef lightly browned.
Add all sliced onions , bouillon cubes , salt and pepper , bay leaf and stir around cooking on medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
Add water , approximately 1-1 / 2 cups , turn to low , cover and cook for 2 hours or more.
Check during cooking , add more water if too dry.
But the onions should give enough liquid with initial water you added.
When finished you should have super tender beef with a thick oniony sauce.
The onions will have cooked down to a thick rich sauce.
Serve with rice , pita bread or your favorite pasta , yes pasta.
Makes a great , different sauce really.

Ingredients

stewing beef, onions, chicken bouillon cubes, bay leaf, butter, canola oil, water, salt & pepper