Madesu na Ntaba/ Beans & Goat Meat Stew/ Congolese Food

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

palm oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is a cost-effective alternative.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: collard greens

Kale offers similar nutrients, while collard greens are often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable 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 until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Incorporate beef pieces and brown on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the beef; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, about 1.5 hours.

Add chopped spinach and cassava leaves; cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.

Stir in palm oil and seasoning cubes; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Serve hot with rice or fufu.

Cooking Techniques

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