Nyama Yemombe (zimbabwean Beef Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef, washed and cut into bite-size cubes
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 beef stock cube
• 1 teaspoon paprika powder
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• 1 green pepper
• 2 cups water
• to taste coriander leaf

Steps

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