Rwandan Banana and Beef Stew
A hearty Rwandan beef and plantain stew, slow-cooked until tender and served with Ugali, a traditional African maize porridge.
Servings 4
Calories 391kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon neutral oil such as vegetable, sunflower or canola oil
- 500 g stewing beef
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 green plantains
- juice of ½ lemon
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 750 ml beef broth
- 130 gr fine white cornmeal maize flour / Ugali
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large casserole dish. Fry the onion and beef over a medium heat until browned on all sides1 onion chopped, 500 g stewing beef, 2 teaspoon neutral oil
- Peel and slice the plantains and toss them in the lemon juice. Add to the casserole and fry for a further 5 minutes, stirring regularly so they don't catch.3 green plantains, 2 teaspoon chilli flakes, juice of ½ lemon, 2 teaspoon salt
- Add the tomatoes, stock cubes, salt and enough water to just cover everything. Put the lid on and simmer on a low heat for 2 hours.1 can chopped tomatoes, 750 ml beef broth
- About 20 minutes before serving, make the Ugali. Bring the water to a boil, then slowly add the cornmeal a spoonful at a time, stirring constantly. Keep going until it thickens to a consistency slightly thicker than mashed potatoes.130 gr fine white cornmeal
- Serve the stew alongside the Ugali.
Nutrition
Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1883mg | Potassium: 1357mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1930IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 5mg
