Best 8 Spicy Okra Stew Recipes

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Welcome to the world of spicy okra stew, a tantalizing culinary journey that promises an explosion of flavors and a delightful blend of textures. This delectable dish, often referred to as gumbo in some regions, is a harmonious fusion of spicy and savory notes, with okra as its star ingredient. Join us as we embark on a gastronomic adventure, exploring the vibrant history and diverse variations of this beloved stew while unraveling the secrets to creating the perfect spicy okra stew that will ignite your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF AND OKRA STEW



Beef and Okra Stew image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup canola oil
1 pound beef top sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 beef bouillon cube
1 large white onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
Two 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 cup beef stock, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
One 10-ounce package frozen okra

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat. Sprinkle the beef with salt and pepper (about 1/2 teaspoon of each). Add the beef to the hot oil along with the beef bouillon, onion and garlic and cook until the beef is seared, about 5 minutes; reduce the heat to medium. Continue to cook, stirring, until the beef is browned, about 3 more minutes. Remove the beef to a plate and set aside.
  • Stir the tomato sauce, beef stock, tomato paste, ginger, sugar, 1 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper and 1 cup water into the pot. Bring to a boil; season with additional salt. Return the beef to the pot and add the okra. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the okra is tender, 25 to 30 minutes. Add additional stock or water if the stew is too thick; the okra will thicken the stew as it cooks.

STEWED OKRA



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I came up with this recipe one summer when I had lots of okra and tomatoes. Everyone really enjoyed it and said how delicious it was. Friends always ask me when I'm going to cook my tomato and okra dish. Sometimes I'll serve it over rice.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup sliced fresh or frozen okra
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY PICKLED OKRA



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Pickled okra with some kick, and a nice smoky flavor. A perfect garnish or snack.

Provided by weatherman

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Canning and Preserving Recipes     Pickled

Time P7DT45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

¾ pound fresh okra
4 ½ cups cider vinegar
2 cups water
3 cloves chopped garlic
¼ cup crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup smoked paprika
4 ½ teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns

Steps:

  • Wash the okra, rubbing lightly to remove any grit and fuzz. Sterilize 2 (1 quart ) canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes, allow to cool before filling with okra.
  • Combine the cider vinegar, water, garlic, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, salt, and peppercorns to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Reduce the temperature and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Pack fresh, cleaned okra loosely into the jars. Pour the hot brine over the okra, filling the jars to the top. Seal jars, making sure you have cleaned the jar's rims of any residue. Store the jars in the refrigerator. Allow contents to pickle at least one week minimum before eating, two weeks is best.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 0.9 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 882 mg, Sugar 1 g

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN PEPPER POT



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus additional for seasoning
2 teaspoons ground allspice
1 heaping teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup tomato paste
Freshly ground black pepper
8 skinless, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
3 1/2 cups water
1 Scotch bonnet chile, pierced (if you like it really hot, mince it)
8 ounces fresh okra, trimmed, halved crosswise
3 thick sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds), each cut into 4 rounds with skin on
1 bunch collard greens (about 1 pound), stems removed, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat a 7-liter pressure cooker over medium heat. Stir in the oil, onion, bay leaves, 1 1/2 tablespoons salt, the allspice, and thyme; cook, uncovered, until soft, about 8 minutes. Increase the heat to high, stir in the tomato paste, and cook, stirring and scraping, until it turns brick red, about 2 minutes.
  • Season the chicken with some salt and black pepper, to taste, and add it to the pot, turning to coat with the tomato and onion. Stir in the water, then add the chile, okra, potatoes, and collard greens in that order. You don't need to stir--the collards will cook down and keep everything moist as the cooker comes up to pressure. Close the pressure cooker lid and bring the pressure up to high (which can take up to 10 minutes), then reduce the heat, if necessary, to maintain an even pressure for 7 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and press the pressure indicator stem until no more steam comes out. Carefully open the pot. Remove and discard bay leaves. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve.

SPICY SPAGHETTI WITH OKRA



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The best spaghetti with okra you'll ever taste! Although it's not technically a Cuban dish, I did create the recipe and it is half my nationality. Beware that it is a little on the spicy side. Great with garlic or French bread.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 pounds ground beef
2 (24 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce
1 (16 ounce) package frozen sliced okra
5 cooked sausages, sliced
1 cup water
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (5 ounce) bottle hot sauce (such as Cholula®), or to taste
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
1 medium orange bell pepper, diced
1 (4.5 ounce) jar minced garlic
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 (16 ounce) packages spaghetti
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Combine spaghetti sauce, okra, sausage, water, mushrooms, hot sauce, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and olives in a large pot; bring to a simmer. Rinse ground beef and add to the pot. Continue to simmer for at least 1 hour.
  • While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  • Spread spaghetti on serving plates. Cover each with some Cheddar cheese. Add some sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 876.1 calories, Carbohydrate 82.6 g, Cholesterol 123.9 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 44.9 g, SaturatedFat 16.2 g, Sodium 1452.1 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

SPICY ROASTED OKRA



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Modified from dallasnews.com's recipe by Tina Danze, published: August 10, 2011. NOTE: Recently I saw a tip on America's Test Kitchen (or Cook's Country) to use frozen okra (thawed and blotted dry) in recipes, because decent fresh okra is hard to find in grocery stores!

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Vegetable

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces small okra (whole ~ if using frozen okra, allow it to thaw, then blot dry)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 lemon wedges (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Toss the okra with olive oil to coat.
  • In a small bowl combine coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper and salt.
  • Toss okra with spiced salt mixture.
  • Spread okra on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for 12 to 15 minutes, or until tender, turning once.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges (squeeze over each serving)!
  • Makes four servings.

SOUTHERN OKRA BEAN STEW



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When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like a thick tomato-based soup with a hearty mix of okra, brown rice and beans. Everyone leaves the table feeling satisfied—and eager to have it again soon. —Beverly McDowell, Athens, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 11 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups chopped green peppers
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
4 cups cooked brown rice
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 package (16 ounces) frozen sliced okra

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 10 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. , Add the rice, beans, tomato sauce and okra. Simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 926mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SPICY OKRA STIR FRY(MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE)



Spicy Okra Stir Fry(Middle Eastern Style) image

This recipe is my own fusion of middle eastern dishes. Enjoy with a side of rice or pita bread.Seasonings are to taste.

Provided by chef FIFI

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 ounces of whole baby okra (or equivalent)
2 cups diced tomatoes
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
8 ounces tomato sauce
3/4-1 cup water (approximately)
garlic pepper seasoning
seasoning salt
black pepper
allspice
corn oil, to fry okra

Steps:

  • Fry frozen okra in hot oil until golden brown(this will ensure okra stays closed and not slimy.
  • Set okra aside.
  • In a skillet combine tomato, onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper and fry in about 1/8 cup oil until it becomes saucy.
  • Then add water and tomato sauce to skillet and stir.
  • Add okra and seasonings and let cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
  • Set aside for about 10 minutes and stir fry will thicken slightly.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Select the Right Okra: Choose fresh, young okra pods that are tender and free from blemishes. Smaller okra tends to be more tender and less fibrous.
  • Prepare Okra Properly: Rinse the okra pods thoroughly and pat them dry. To reduce sliminess, slice or chop the okra into small pieces or fry it before adding it to the stew.
  • Use a Variety of Vegetables: Add a variety of vegetables to your okra stew for a more flavorful and nutritious dish. Common additions include tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, carrots, and corn.
  • Simmer for Flavor: Allow the okra stew to simmer for at least 30 minutes, or until the okra is tender and the flavors have melded together.
  • Season to Taste: Adjust the seasoning of the okra stew to your preference. Common seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve with Accompaniments: Okra stew is traditionally served with rice, cornbread, or mashed potatoes. It can also be enjoyed as a soup or as a side dish.

Conclusion:

Spicy okra stew is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in various ways. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying okra stew that will tantalize your taste buds. Experiment with different vegetables, seasonings, and accompaniments to find your perfect combination. Whether you prefer a mild or spicy stew, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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