Kenyan · beginner
Kenyan Beef Karanga With Gold Potatoes
A hearty East African home-style stew featuring tender beef and golden potatoes simmered in a spiced tomato broth.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add the cubed beef in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then transfer beef to a plate.
- 03
Add the diced yellow onion to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- 04
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and mild curry powder, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 05
Return the beef to the pot along with the chopped tomatoes, cubed potatoes, and beef broth, bringing the liquid to a simmer.
- 06
Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 25 minutes until the beef and potatoes are fork-tender.
- 07
Uncover and simmer for 5 additional minutes to slightly thicken the sauce, then stir in chopped cilantro before serving.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Browning and Simmering
Searing meat first builds deep fond on the pan bottom, which dissolves into the broth during simmering for enhanced savory flavor.
Notes from the kitchen
- 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.
