Slow-Simmered Beef and Potato Stew with Tomato Onion Base

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

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Tender beef and potatoes simmered in a rich tomato and onion broth, enhanced with warm spices for a deeply comforting weeknight meal. This Kenyan beef recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs beef stew meat, potatoes, and onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 90 min Serves 6 Kenyan cuisine 450 cal/serving

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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

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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.
Step 3: Add 2 medium chopped onions to the pot and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 4: Add 3 medium chopped tomatoes, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 inch minced ginger, cooking for 3 minutes until tomatoes break down.
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.
Step 6: Return the seared beef to the pot, add 4 medium peeled and cubed potatoes, and pour in 2 cups water.
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.
Step 8: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.