Kenyan Kima, Minced Beef & Tomato Stew

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Kenyan Kima, Minced Beef & Tomato Stew, plated and ready to serve

Kima is the dish that shows up on Kenyan tables far more often than nyama choma ever does — a quick, affordable minced beef stew built on tomatoes, onions, and curry spice, traditionally ladled over rice or ugali. It’s proof that this chapter’s beef tradition isn’t only about big cuts and long cook times; sometimes the everyday version is ground beef in a pan in under half an hour.

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Ingredients for Kenyan Kima, Minced Beef & Tomato Stew

Kenyan Kima, Minced Beef & Tomato Stew

Kenya's everyday minced beef stew — ground beef simmered in a well-spiced tomato base, a genuine weeknight staple far removed from this chapter's grilled and braised whole cuts.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340kcal

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 3 tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 cup diced green beans (in place of peas)
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, cook 4 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
  • Add ground beef, breaking it into small, even crumbles as it browns, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Stir in curry powder, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes, cook 5 minutes until they break down.
  • Stir in green beans and broth, bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and cook 10–12 minutes until the green beans are tender and the stew has thickened.
  • Season with salt and pepper, top with cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 340kcal | Protein: 27g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits

  • Ground beef provides dense, complete protein along with iron and zinc.
  • Curry powder’s turmeric content brings anti-inflammatory curcumin to the dish.
  • Green beans add fiber and vitamin C in place of the higher-carb traditional peas.

Pairs Well With

  • Kenyan Kachumbari (Tomato & Onion Salad)
  • Kenyan Roasted Root Vegetables, Rift Valley Style
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