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Chicala de carne

A stew of beef and beans simmered in a tomato and onion sauce, typical of everyday Mozambican cooking. The beans absorb the cooking juices, giving a filling dish that is perfect with rice or bread.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

512 kcal per serving

Protein
46.9 g
Carbohydrates
22.9 g
of which sugars
8.8 g
Fat
23.3 g
of which saturated fat
5.8 g
Fiber
10.6 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef cubes in the oil over high heat for 8 minutes, then set them aside.
  2. In the same pot, fry the sliced onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato purée, then let them melt down for 5 minutes.
  4. Return the meat, season with the spices and add the water, then simmer covered for 60 minutes.
  5. Stir in the drained beans and cook for a further 20 minutes so the sauce thickens.
  6. Adjust the seasoning, sprinkle with coriander and serve with rice.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian. Replace the beef with diced potatoes and add a little vegetable stock.

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