Zambian Beef Stew

Zambian beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish that brings together tender beef and a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 pound beef, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups beef broth or water
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 potato, peeled and diced
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• Salt, to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
3. Add the bite-sized beef pieces to the pot and brown them on all sides.
4. Pour in the beef broth or water and bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Add the diced carrot, potato, tomato, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine with the other ingredients.
6. Season the stew with paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
7. Let the stew simmer for about 1–1.5 hours or until the beef is tender and fully cooked. Stir occasionally during cooking to prevent sticking and to ensure even cooking of the beef and vegetables.
8. Remove the pot from the heat and let the stew rest for a few minutes before serving.

More recipes with onion, garlic, beef, broth or stock, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, bell pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin or coriander

Adapted from “Zambian Beef Stew” in the Wikibooks Cookbook by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Reformatted for this site; this page's recipe text is shared under the same license.