A traditional Zambian dish, this mealie pap with beef stew is a hearty and delicious meal that is sure to satisfy! The mealie pap, made with maize meal, is cooked in boiling water until thick and creamy, and the beef stew is made with a combination of onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and beef. The beef is cooked until tender and the stew is seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Serve this meal with a side of vegetables for a complete meal!
Ingredients
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2 cups Maize meal
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1 pound Beef
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1 cup Onion
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2 cloves Garlic
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1 tablespoon Ginger
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2 cups Tomatoes
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1 teaspoon Cumin
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1 teaspoon Coriander
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1 teaspoon Salt
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1 teaspoon Black pepper
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1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon Oil
Beef stew
Zambian
Mealie Pap
Maize Meal
Main Course
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- short description
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In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Add the maize meal and stir until thick and creamy.
In a separate pan, heat the oil and sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Add the beef and cook until browned.
Add the tomatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- detailed description
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In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and slowly add the maize meal, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Continue to stir until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Remove from heat and set aside.
In a separate pan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions, garlic, and ginger.
Sauté until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add the beef and cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
Stir to combine and reduce the heat to low.
Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the beef is tender, remove from heat and serve with the mealie pap.
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