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Egyptian Bazella recipe with beef peas carrots and potatoes in tomato sauce

Easy Egyptian Bazella Recipe (Peas and Carrots Beef Stew)

This easy Egyptian Bazella recipe is a classic Egyptian peas and carrots beef stew made with tender beef, potatoes, and rich tomato sauce. Also known as bazella we gazar, this hearty one-pot comfort food is perfect served with Egyptian rice with vermicelli or warm pita bread for a cozy family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Egyptian, Middle Eastern
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion - diced
  • 1 lb beef stew meat - cubed
  • 3 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 medium potatoes - peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups peas and carrots
  • 1 tsp salt - or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper - or to taste
  • 1 cup water or beef broth
  • Chopped parsley - for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened and lightly golden.
    Diced onions sautéing in olive oil for Egyptian Bazella recipe
  2. Add the cubed beef and cook for 5 minutes until browned on all sides.
    Cubed beef browning in a pot for Egyptian peas and carrots stew
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add the water or beef broth and bring to a gentle boil.
    Tomato sauce added to beef for Egyptian Bazella stew
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the beef becomes tender.
    Egyptian beef stew simmering in rich tomato sauce
  5. Add the cubed potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
    Cubed potatoes added to Egyptian Bazella recipe
  6. Stir in the peas and carrots and continue cooking for another 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the sauce thickens slightly.
    Peas and carrots added to Egyptian beef stew
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
    Egyptian Bazella stew cooking until vegetables are tender
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm with pita bread or Egyptian rice with vermicelli.
    Egyptian Bazella garnished with fresh parsley before serving

Notes

  • Beef chuck or stew meat works best for a tender, flavorful stew.
  • For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of water.
  • You can add a pinch of cumin or allspice for extra warmth and depth.