Githeri Beef Recipe | How to Make Githeri with Meat | Kenyan Githeri Recipe | Infoods

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

maize

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa is a nutritious alternative, while rice is widely available.

coriander

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a fresh flavor, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, and vinegar is often cheaper.

Place a large pot over medium heat and add cooking oil.

Once the oil is hot, add beef and sear for around 2 minutes until golden brown.

Stir the meat and cook for another 2 minutes until browned.

Add one large onion, garlic, and ginger; stir and cook for about 1 minute until soft and fragrant.

Add tomatoes, two seasoning cubes, and tomato paste; toss everything together.

Add water, cover, and let simmer for around 10 minutes until the meat is cooked through.

Stir the pot and check the meat; it should look delicious with oil on top.

Add the githeri (par-boiled maize and beans) and stir until coated with the sauce.

Add one cup of water and check seasoning, adding a quarter teaspoon of salt if needed.

Cover and let simmer on low for around 3 minutes.

Add green capsicum and cover, cooking for another minute for crunchiness.

Garnish with coriander, turn off the heat, and serve.

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