Madagascan · intermediate
Madagascan Clove And Ginger Braised Beef
A fragrant, slow-simmered beef stew infused with whole Madagascar cloves, sweet tomatoes, fresh ginger, and garlic.
- PREP TIME
- 15 min
- COOK TIME
- 50 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 02
Season beef cubes with salt and sear in batches until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
- 03
Add chopped onion to the pot and cook for 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- 04
Stir in minced ginger, garlic, and whole cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 05
Add diced tomatoes and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.
- 06
Return beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, and bring to a simmer.
- 07
Cover, lower heat to medium-low, and simmer gently for 40 minutes until beef is tender.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Low and Slow Braising
Searing meat at high heat then gently simmering it covered in liquid to dissolve tough collagen into tender meat.
Notes from the kitchen
- Keep cloves whole so they can be easily scooped out before serving if preferred.
- Serve over hot steamed jasmine rice or mashed cassava to soak up the spiced pan gravy.
- Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Madagascan; 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.