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Kenyan Beef Karanga With Gold Potatoes

Name: Kenyan Beef Karanga With Gold Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 1.5 lb halal beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 3 clove garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 tbsp mild curry powder; 3 medium roma tomatoes, chopped; 3 medium yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 cup halal beef broth; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A hearty East African home-style stew featuring tender beef and golden potatoes simmered in a spiced tomato broth.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 35 min
Total: 50 min

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Technique to learn

Browning and Simmering

Searing meat first builds deep fond on the pan bottom, which dissolves into the broth during simmering for enhanced savory flavor.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add the cubed beef in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then transfer beef to a plate.

Step 3: Add the diced yellow onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 4: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and mild curry powder, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Return the beef to the pot along with the chopped tomatoes, cubed potatoes, and beef broth, bringing the liquid to a simmer.

Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 25 minutes until the beef and potatoes are fork-tender.

Step 7: Uncover and simmer for 5 additional minutes to slightly thicken the sauce, then stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking tips

Cut beef and potato pieces to equal sizes so they cook evenly together.
Pair this stew with warm flatbread or steamed rice for a traditional family meal.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Kenyan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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