Tanzanian Beef Stew with Spiced Tomatoes and Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

A slow-simmered stew featuring tender beef in a rich tomato-pepper sauce with traditional East African spices. This East African-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs beef chuck, onion, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, 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
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 medium tomato
• 1 medium bell pepper
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1.5 cups water
• 2 medium potato
• 2 medium carrot

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef chuck, season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, and brown on all sides for 8 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen flavor.
3. Step 3: Add 2 chopped medium tomatoes, 1 diced bell pepper, 1 diced red bell pepper, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tsp coriander. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes until tomatoes break down.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1.5 cups water, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Add 2 diced medium potatoes and 2 sliced medium carrots. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.