Slow-Simmered Beef and Potato Stew with Tomato Onion Base

Tender beef and potatoes simmered in a rich tomato and onion broth, enhanced with warm spices for a deeply comforting weeknight meal.

Cuisine: Kenyan

Category: Beef

Prep: 30 minutes. Cook: 90 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 4 medium potatoes
• 2 medium onions
• 3 medium tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef stew meat and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: Add 2 medium chopped onions to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
4. Step 4: Add 3 medium chopped tomatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 inch minced ginger, cooking for 3 minutes until tomatoes break down.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Step 6: Return the seared beef to the pot, add 4 medium peeled and cubed potatoes, and pour in 2 cups water.
7. Step 7: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
8. Step 8: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.