Mullah Tagalia bil Kisra (Sudanese Caramelized Onion & Okra Beef Stew) – Authentic Sudan Recipe
Sudan’s signature savory crimson stew built on slow-browned onions, garlic, and tender okra.
- Country of Origin
- 🇸🇩 Sudan (North Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Simmered beef and caramelized onions, Silky okra-tomato gravy, Thin fermented kisra flatbread, Toasted coriander (kusbara), 6 cloves garlic
Ingredients for Mullah Tagalia bil Kisra (Sudanese Caramelized Onion & Okra Beef Stew) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) simmered beef and caramelized onions, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups silky okra-tomato gravy, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup thin fermented kisra flatbread
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with toasted coriander (kusbara)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Sudan seasoning (6 cloves garlic, cardamom, black pepper)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown simmered beef and caramelized onions for 5 minutes.
- Add minced onion, garlic, toasted coriander (kusbara), and 6 cloves garlic, cardamom, black pepper, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
- Add silky okra-tomato gravy and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
- Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
- Stir in thin fermented kisra flatbread right before serving warm.