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Ibhokwe (beef and potato stew)

A slow-cooked beef stew with potatoes and carrots in a spiced tomato sauce. It's a hearty family dish, usually served with maize.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

380 kcal per serving

Protein
37.9 g
Carbohydrates
28.2 g
of which sugars
8.4 g
Fat
11.4 g
of which saturated fat
2.1 g
Fiber
5.4 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 meat into 3 cm pieces and brown them in hot oil in small batches, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, then stir in the tomato purée and chopped tomatoes.
  3. Pour in 500 ml of hot water, add the spices and salt, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour.
  4. Add the potatoes and carrots cut into large chunks, then continue cooking for 25 to 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Variations and tips

Quick version. Use minced beef and reduce the total cooking time to 30 minutes.

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