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Nyama Yemombe (Zimbabwean Beef Stew)

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Nyama yemombe (beef stew), is a stew recipe in Zimbabwean community. It’s a hearty dish, often served with sadza (corn porridge) and vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg beef, washed and cut into bite-size cubes
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger (optional) (optional)
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional) (optional)
  • 1 beef stock cube or ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • ½ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups water
  • Fresh coriander leaf or parsley

Instructions

  1. 1
    If the meat is tough, you can simmer it in salted water until tender (30–45 minutes), then drain and set aside.
  2. 2
    In a large pot or pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 1 minute while stirring.
  3. 3
    Add the beef to the pot. Fry for about 10 minutes until browned on all sides.
  4. 4
    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, then let them cook down until soft.
  5. 5
    Add tomato paste, stock cube, paprika, and curry powder. Mix thoroughly.
  6. 6
    Add water, cover the pot, and reduce heat to low. Let it simmer for 30–45 minutes, or until beef is soft and sauce has thickened.
  7. 7
    Add chopped green pepper in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. 8
    Season with salt to taste.
  9. 9
    Garnish with coriander, and serve with rice, porridge, or potato.
Category
Soups

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Nyama_Yemombe_(Zimbabwean_Beef_Stew)