Somali Grits with Beef Stew (Soor iyo Maraq)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable.

grits

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa is a healthier grain option.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity at a lower cost.

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

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

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Incorporate chopped tomato and green bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Add diced carrot, cumin, coriander, black pepper, and salt; stir to combine.

Pour in water to cover the beef; bring to a boil.

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

Meanwhile, cook grits according to package instructions until creamy.

Serve the beef stew over a bed of grits, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Cooking Techniques

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