Tanzanian Coconut Beef Stew - Mchuzi wa Nyama wa Nazi (In Swahili and English)

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content while evaporated milk is more affordable.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides a similar aromatic quality and oregano is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is typically less expensive.

Cut beef into large pieces.

Chop onions and carrots.

Grate ginger and mince garlic.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot.

Add beef and cook until browned.

Add carrots and salt to the beef.

Add water as needed and boil until potatoes are cooked.

Remove pot from heat once water stops boiling.

Add minced garlic and chopped tomatoes to the pot.

Stir in ginger, coriander, cumin, and bell peppers.

Add the tomato mixture to the beef and potatoes.

Stir to combine and ensure nothing burns on the bottom.

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