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Hena sy ovy (beef with sweet potato)

A tender beef stew simmered with chunks of sweet potato that melt into the tomato sauce. The slightly sweet taste of the sweet potato balances the meat perfectly.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

456 kcal per serving

Protein
39.4 g
Carbohydrates
28.8 g
of which sugars
11.8 g
Fat
18.8 g
of which saturated fat
5 g
Fiber
5.8 g

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

Instructions

  1. Cut the beef into 3 cm cubes and pat them dry.
  2. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into large chunks.
  3. In a casserole dish, brown the meat in the oil in small batches over high heat.
  4. Add the sliced onions and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the chopped tomatoes, paprika, salt and pepper, then cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in the water, cover and let simmer for 1 hour over low heat.
  7. Add the sweet potatoes and cook for another 25 to 30 minutes, until they are tender and the beef falls apart.
  8. Adjust the seasoning and serve with rice.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the beef with cooked chickpeas and add carrots along with the sweet potato.

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Original Ecomely recipe.