Slow-Simmered Kenyan Beef Stew with Cassava and Greens

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-30 · Updated 2026-05-30

A hearty and flavorful beef stew slow-cooked with cassava and traditional Kenyan greens, offering a comforting taste of East Africa. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, cassava, peeled and cubed, kale leaves, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cubed
• 2 cups cassava, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups kale leaves, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp chili powder
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger to the pot. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 0.5 tsp chili powder, 1.5 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Cook for 3 minutes until spices are well mixed and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Pour in 4 cups beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
6. Step 6: Add 2 cups peeled and cubed cassava to the pot. Cover and simmer for another 30 minutes until cassava is soft.
7. Step 7: Stir in 3 cups chopped kale leaves and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until the greens wilt and flavors meld.
8. Step 8: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro on top before serving.