African Beef Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken offers lower fat content, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made from scraps.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with beneficial fats, while canola is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some herbal notes at a lower cost.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers into the pot.

Pour in beef broth and add chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, and coriander.

Season with salt, black pepper, and chilies to taste.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Stir occasionally and add water if necessary to maintain consistency.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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