Beef SUQAAR | Somali BEEF Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers provide sweetness without heat, while jalapeños add spice.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor and is often more accessible.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add all spices: paprika, cumin, turmeric, curry powder, cardamom, crushed red pepper, and garlic paste; stir well.

Add diced beef and mix until coated with spices.

Add sliced potatoes and fry for a bit before adding water.

Add diced tomatoes and stir to combine; cook until everything is well mixed.

Add 2 cups of water to help cook the potatoes and carrots; cover and let simmer.

After potatoes soften, add carrot chips and most of the chopped cilantro; stir and cover again for 3-5 minutes.

Garnish with remaining cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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