Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)
  • 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 onions, very thinly sliced
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups water, or as needed


  1. Combine beef, butter, and canola in a large saucepan; cook and stir beef over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to beef; pour in water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until beef is tender and onions have reduced into a thick sauce, at least 2 hours.

05/17/2018
Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce), recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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