Matoke

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

Plantain and beef stew, from Uganda.

6 plantains, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes

2 tbsp lemon juice

cooking oil for pan frying

1 onion, chopped

3 tomatoes, chopped

1 sweet green pepper (or bell pepper), chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 chile pepper, chopped

cayenne pepper or red pepper, to taste

1 tsp coriander

salt (to taste)

1 lb ground beef

2 cups beef broth or beef stock

Place the plantains in a bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice, and set aside.

Heat oil in a large pan. Fry the onion, tomatoes, green pepper, hot pepper, and garlic together. Add spices to taste. Add meat or broth. Continue frying and stirring until the meat is nearly done or until the broth is starting to boil.

Reduce heat. Add plantains. Cover and simmer over low heat until plantains are tender and meat is done. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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