Kenyan Beef Curry

Cook

1. 🥄Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a Dutch oven or soup pot.

Prepare

1. 🔥Add the beef, garlic, and ginger, and stir well.

Cook

1. 🧂Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

Steps

1. 🍳If you get any foamy scum on the top, not to worry, simply spoon it away or stir it back in.

Serve

1. 🫇Remove from the heat, and drain, but reserve the excess water for later.

Cook

1. 🍽️Return the pot or Dutch oven to medium heat with the 2 tablespoons of cooking oil.
2. 🌿Once the oil is shimmering, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
3. ✨Add the tomatoes to the onions, and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are falling apart, 3 to 5 minutes.

Prepare

1. 🌿Add the drained beef to the tomato and onion mixture, and stir well.

Cook

1. ✨Continue cooking over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Steps

1. 🥄Add the paprika, pepper, curry powder, tomato paste, and salt to taste, and stir well.

Cook

1. 🔥Add back the excess water that was used for cooking the beef, along with enough extra water to cover.
2. 🧂Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the sauce is thickened.

Steps

1. 🧂Add additional water if your beef curry begins to dry and stick, or if would like your curry to have more of a soupy consistency.

Prepare

1. 🍳When the beef curry is ready, remove from the heat, give it a taste, and adjust the seasonings as desired.

Serve

1. 🫇Garnish with fresh chilis and cilantro.