Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

Name: Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 130 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 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; 1.5 cups water, or as needed

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This Egyptian lahma bil basal (beef in rich onion sauce) recipe is amazing! It is a very popular, simple dish made in Egyptian households. Once you make it, it will become a favorite. When finished, you should have super tender beef with a thick oniony sauce. The onions will cook down into a thick, rich sauce.

Submitted by chaka

Updated on January 29, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

4

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 onions, very thinly sliced
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 bay leaf
salt and ground ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ cups water, or as needed

Directions

Cook and stir beef in butter and canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add onions, chicken bouillon, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; 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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

394	Calories
25g	Fat
22g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 394
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g	32%
Saturated Fat 10g	51%
Cholesterol 78mg	26%
Sodium 673mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 21g	43%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 565mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Egyptian Lahma Bil Basal (Beef in Rich Onion Sauce)

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