Yiga Okufumba Enyama Ya Soup Esiike | Ugandan Fried Beef Stew (Fried Meat Soup) - Ugandan Food

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile and is often cheaper.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made from pantry staples.

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; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, carrots, and green pepper; cook for 5 minutes.

Add tomato paste and stir well.

Pour in water and add Royco, turmeric, and fresh coriander; stir well.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer until beef is tender.

Season with salt to taste; adjust as needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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