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Kenyan Beef Stew, Coastal Style

A Swahili coast beef stew, built on coconut milk and warm spice — the coastal counterpart to Kenya's inland grilling tradition.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: East African
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 390kcal

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb beef stew meat cubed
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt, brown in batches, 3–4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté onion 5 minutes until softened.
  • Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in curry powder and cardamom, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add tomatoes, cook 5 minutes until broken down, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Pour in coconut milk and broth, bring to a simmer.
  • Return beef to the pot, cover, and simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes until beef is fork-tender.
  • Season with salt, top with cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Fiber: 2g
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