steak and bean stew (nyama ne nyemba)

2 Pinches
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Feb 11, 2016

My son was an exchange student in Zimbabwe. Since then, I've been on the look-out for authentic Zimbabwean recipes. This comes from A Taste of Africa. I no longer have the book, but if I run into the Sadza recipe, I'll post that too! NOTE: you may want to go easy on the curry powder. You can always add more later!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds shoulder steak or spare ribs, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 medium jalepeño pepper, chopped (or other hot paper)
  • 3 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 medium tomatoes, diced (canned, equivalent amount)
  • 2 pounds kidney beans, cooked or 2 cans
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium lemon, jucied

How To Make steak and bean stew (nyama ne nyemba)

  • Step 1
    In a stew pot, brown the onions in the oil until golden. Add meat and brown over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Step 2
    Lower hear and cook for 15-20 minutes. Add garlic, pepper and curry powder, cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook for another 3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Season to taste, stir in beans and simmer another 15 minutes.
  • Step 4
    In serving bowl, drizzle with lemon juice. Serve with rice, or Sadza dumpling if you want to be authentic!

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Keyword: #stew
Keyword: #Africa
Keyword: #Zimbabwe
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: African
Method: Stove Top

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