Beef Stew with Greens and Simple Corn Fufu

Name: Beef Stew with Greens and Simple Corn Fufu
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Kenyan
Ingredients: 1.5 pound beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (large, chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained); 2 cup beef broth; 1 pound collard greens (tough stems removed, chopped); 1.5 cup yellow cornmeal (fine grind); 3 cup water (for fufu); 1 teaspoon salt (divided); 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

A quick simmered beef stew with collard greens, rich with tomato and savory spices, served alongside a rapid corn fufu (a simple cornmeal side dish). This meal offers hearty flavors in record time.

Prep: 12 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: Kenyan
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1.5 pound beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (large, chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon curry powder
0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce, undrained)
2 cup beef broth
1 pound collard greens (tough stems removed, chopped)
1.5 cup yellow cornmeal (fine grind)
3 cup water (for fufu)
1 teaspoon salt (divided)
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add to the pot and sear on all sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
Add 1 large yellow onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon curry powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the beef to the pot. Stir in 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and 2 cups beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then add 1 pound collard greens. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until beef is tender enough for a quick meal (it will soften further as you eat) and greens are wilted. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
While the stew simmers, prepare the simple corn fufu. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a separate medium saucepan. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring vigorously with a wooden spoon for 5-7 minutes, until a stiff, smooth dough forms.
Serve the quick beef stew hot, accompanied by generous scoops of the simple corn fufu.

Notes

For a truly tender beef stew in such a short time, choose smaller cut stew meat pieces or even thinly sliced sirloin. Using a pre-cut stew meat blend that's already tenderized can also help. If you prefer a thicker fufu, you can use slightly less water or cook for an additional minute.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 574
Protein: 38.6 g
Carbohydrates: 54.5 g
Fat: 21.3 g
Fiber: 10.7 g
Sodium: 1059 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.6 g
Sugar: 6.6 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg