Slow-Simmered Kenyan Beef Curry with Warm Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

Tender beef chunks cooked slowly in a rich tomato and spice blend, delivering a comforting Kenyan curry perfect with rice or ugali. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 "Plan a meal with the AI" 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.

Ingredients

• 800 g beef chuck, cubed
• 2 medium, finely chopped onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 medium, diced ripe tomatoes
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 800 grams cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for 8-10 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 2 finely chopped medium onions and sauté for 6 minutes until softened and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 5 minced garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1 teaspoon ground cumin; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
5. Step 5: Add 3 tablespoons tomato paste and 3 diced medium ripe tomatoes, cooking for 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens.
6. Step 6: Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in 2 cups beef broth, season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper, and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. Step 7: Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
8. Step 8: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot.