How to Make Kenyan Beef Stew | Mchuzi wa Nyama | East African Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made from scraps.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be pricier.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and fiber.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, stirring to combine, and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

Add diced carrots and potatoes, mixing well with the beef.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.

Season with salt, black pepper, coriander, cumin, thyme, and bay leaves.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Add chopped green bell peppers and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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