The Best Way To Cook Ugandan Byenda with Matooke | Offal | Matumbo | African Tripe - Katogo

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

green bananas

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer similar texture and flavor.

Peel and slice green bananas into thick rounds.

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

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.

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

Season with salt, black pepper, and coriander, stirring to combine.

Pour in enough water to cover the mixture and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until beef is tender.

Add the sliced bananas, gently mixing them into the stew.

Cover and cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until bananas are soft.

Stir in lime juice before serving.

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