NYAMA (BEEF STEW) - RECIPE FROM ZIMBABWE 🇿🇼

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made with pantry staples.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while yams are often cheaper.

Cut beef into medium sized chunks.

Heat oil in pot.

Add beef, garlic and salt. Fry until the meat is a lovely brown color.

Add enough water to just cover the meat and reduce heat. Allow to simmer gently and slowly uncovered until meat is tender.

When the water is entirely reduced, add the onions and curry powder. Fry for 2 minutes.

Add the tomatoes and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender and cooked through.

Add a little bit of water, the carrots and green beans and simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

Cooking Techniques

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