Cow Meat Stew (Beef Stew) – Perfect with Ugali or Rice!

Description

This is a rich, slow-cooked cow meat stew prepared in a thick tomato-based sauce.
The stew has a deep red color, tender beef pieces, and a smooth, slightly oily finish — exactly like the dish shown in the image.
It is traditionally served with ugali, rice, or chapati.

You can buy the rice from www.africaproducts.nl

1. Rice assortiment
2. Fufu flour: maize, cassava, pundo

Ingredients

• 1 kg cow meat (beef, preferably with some bone), cut into medium chunks

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 3 medium tomatoes, blended or finely crushed

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated

• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon paprika or mild chilli powder

• ½ teaspoon curry powder (optional)

• 1–1.5 litres water

• Spring onions or fresh coriander for garnish (optional)

Method

1. Cook the cow meat

Place the beef in a large pot and add enough water to cover.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 60–90 minutes until the meat is very tender.
Reserve the cooking liquid.

2. Prepare the sauce base

In a separate heavy pan, heat the oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions and cook until soft and lightly golden.
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Build the red stew

Add the blended tomatoes and tomato paste to the pan.
Cook on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the oil begins to separate.

4. Season

Add salt, black pepper, paprika (or chilli), and curry powder if using.
Stir well to combine.

5. Combine meat and sauce

Add the cooked cow meat into the sauce.
Pour in some of the reserved beef stock to loosen the stew slightly.
Simmer gently for 20–30 minutes until the stew is thick, rich, and well combined.

6. Finish

Taste and adjust seasoning.
Garnish with chopped spring onions or coriander if desired.

Final Texture & Appearance

• Thick, deep-red sauce

• Soft, well-coated beef pieces

• Light oil sheen on top (not watery)

• Perfect consistency for scooping with ugali

Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with ugali

• Also pairs well with rice, matoke, or chapati

• Add cooked greens (sukuma wiki or spinach) on the side

Chef’s Notes

• Slow cooking is essential for tender cow meat

• Tomato paste gives the stew its rich color

• Do not rush — low heat brings the best flavor

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