04/08/2026
Another Tasty Tuesday
Beef Wet Fry Recipe (Serves 6–8)
Ingredients
1 kg beef, cut into bite-sized cubes
2 large onions, sliced
3 ripe tomatoes, chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, grated
2 green chilies (optional)
2 tbsp cooking oil
2 cups beef stock or water
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp curry powder (optional)
1 beef stock cube (optional)
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander (dhania), chopped
Method
Place the beef in a sufuria with 1 cup of water and a little salt. Boil until the meat is tender. Keep the remaining stock.
Heat oil in another sufuria and fry the onions until golden.
Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook until they soften and form a thick sauce.
Stir in black pepper, paprika, curry powder, and the stock cube.
Add the cooked beef and mix well.
Pour in the reserved beef stock (or more water) until you reach your desired gravy consistency.
Simmer for 10–15 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine.
Taste and adjust the salt.
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.
Best served with
Chapati
Ugali
Rice
Mukimo
Mashed potatoes
Chef's tip: For richer flavor, marinate the beef for 30 minutes with garlic, ginger, black pepper, paprika, and a little oil before cooking. Slow simmering also makes the beef more tender and the gravy more flavorful.