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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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