🇪🇬 Egypt · Food
Bifteck Masri
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
🇪🇬 EGAI-generated imageSucculent Egyptian-style pan-seared beef cooked with a mountain of caramelized onions. This dish is rich, tender, and deeply savory, making it a classic comfort food across Egypt.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Slice 600g of tender beef into thin strips or small cubes.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp of ghee in a large pan and sear the beef until browned on all sides; remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, melt the remaining 1 tbsp of ghee and add 3 thinly sliced large onions.
- 4
Sauté the onions over medium-low heat until they are deep golden brown and caramelized, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp allspice, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper, cooking for another minute.
- 6
Add the beef back to the pan, coating it thoroughly with the caramelized onion mixture.
- 7
Pour in 1/2 cup of water, cover the pan, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes to tenderize.
- 8
Serve hot, allowing the meat to rest for 5 minutes for maximum juiciness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bifteck Masri?+
Bifteck Masri is an Egyptian beef dish prepared with onions, garlic, and aromatic spices like allspice and bay leaf in ghee. It is typically served as a savory main course during lunch or dinner.
Which beef cut is best?+
Sirloin or tenderloin work best as they cook quickly and remain tender during the caramelization process.
Can I use butter instead of ghee?+
Yes, but ghee adds a distinct nuttiness and depth of flavor that is characteristic of Egyptian cuisine.
What should I serve it with?+
It is perfectly served with baladi bread for dipping or over a steaming plate of vermicelli rice.
How dark should the onions be?+
They should be a rich, dark mahogany brown to provide the necessary sweetness and depth for the sauce.
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