Matoke and beef stew recipe || How to make matoke || Matoke beef recipe || Matoke

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be more affordable.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is often cheaper.

green peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Edamame is a nutritious alternative, while frozen peas are cost-effective.

Peel and chop matoke into chunks.

Cut beef into bite-sized pieces.

Heat cooking 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 beef pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in chopped tomatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, cooking for another 5 minutes.

Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.

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

Add matoke and green peas, stirring gently to combine.

Cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until matoke is soft.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lime juice before serving.

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