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Ndizi Nyama (Bananas and Beef Stew)
A surprisingly delicious combination of flavors brought to you from Tanzania
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
East African, Tanzanian
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
45
minutes
minutes
Total Time
55
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
674
kcal
Author
Darlene at International Cuisine
Ingredients
2
Tbsp
Vegetable oil
1
lb
Beef Filet
Chopped into 1 inch pieces
4
Plantains
Green or yellow peeled and cut into 3 inch pieces
1
medium
Onion, white
Chopped
4
cloves
Garlic
Peeled and minced
2
Tomatoes
diced
1
Carrot
sliced
1
cup
coconut milk
1
small bunch
cilantro
chopped for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat
Add in onions and garlic and fry until golden
Add in the beef and cook until browned
Add in the carrots and chopped tomatoes.
Add in about 2 cups of water. Stir well
Add in salt and pepper to taste and cover until the stew is boiling
Add in the plantains, stir well and continue to boil for another 10 minutes.
Add the coconut milk to stew and stir well
Reduce heat to simmer for another 5 minutes. If the plantains are tender, your Ndizi Nyama is ready to be served.
Notes
Serve with white rice or ugali.
Nutrition
Calories:
674
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
66
g
|
Protein:
25
g
|
Fat:
38
g
|
Saturated Fat:
21
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
11
g
|
Cholesterol:
79
mg
|
Sodium:
86
mg
|
Potassium:
1619
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
30
g
|
Vitamin A:
5213
IU
|
Vitamin C:
46
mg
|
Calcium:
48
mg
|
Iron:
6
mg