Ugandan Matoke (Plantain Stew)

Ingredients

• 8 medium Green plantains
• 1.5 lbs Beef stew meat
• 2 medium Onions
• 3 medium Tomatoes
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Curry powder
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the 8 medium green plantains by peeling them and cutting them into 1-inch chunks.
2. 2Heat the 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat (about 375°F or 190°C). Add the 1.5 lbs of beef stew meat and brown it on all sides, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
3. 3Add the 2 medium onions, chopped, and the 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped, to the same pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are softened, about 5 minutes. Then, add the 3 cloves of garlic, minced, and the 3 medium tomatoes, chopped. Continue to cook and stir until the tomatoes have softened, about another 5 minutes.
4. 4Return the browned beef stew meat to the pot. Add the prepared plantain chunks, 2 cups of vegetable broth, 1 teaspoon of curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir everything together.
5. 5Bring the mixture in the pot to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently. Cook for 45-60 minutes, or until both the plantains and the beef are very tender when pierced with a fork.
6. 6Serve the Ugandan Matoke hot.

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