Beef and Okra Bamia

Ingredients

• 2/3 c olive oil
• 1 Tbsp salt
• 1 lb beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 large onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 10-oz cans tomato sauce
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 10-oz package frozen okra, thawed
• 2 c water
• 1 1/2 Tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground white pepper
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• salt to taste
• 1 jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced