Kenyan · beginner
Kenyan Kunde Braised Beef And Spinach Stew
A comforting Western Kenyan leafy green stew featuring tender beef strips cooked with tomatoes, baby spinach, and creamy roasted peanut sauce.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 35 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a deep skillet over high heat.
- 02
Add beef strips in a single layer and sear for 5 minutes until well browned, then transfer to a plate.
- 03
Reduce heat to medium, add remaining oil, diced red onion, and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking for 3 minutes until soft.
- 04
Stir in tomato puree and cook for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and darkens slightly.
- 05
Whisk peanut butter into warm beef broth until smooth, pour into skillet, and return browned beef to the pan.
- 06
Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, then fold in chopped spinach and cook for 3 minutes until greens are fully wilted.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Emulsifying Peanut Gravy
Blending ground peanut paste into warm broth before simmering creates a velvety, velvety sauce that binds stewed meat and leafy greens.
Notes from the kitchen
- Cowpea leaves can be substituted for spinach if available for a more authentic traditional taste.
- Whisking peanut butter into warm broth before adding to the pan ensures a smooth sauce without lumps.
- 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.
