How to Make Gango | Authentic Zimbabwean Street Food Recipe

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil is healthier, while sunflower oil is 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 ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 7-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, green bell peppers, and carrots, stirring well.

Pour in beef stock and add bay leaves, cumin, and chili powder.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

Remove bay leaves and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Cook rice separately according to package instructions and serve alongside the stew.

Cooking Techniques

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