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Easy recipe: Kenyan festive beef stew

By The Standard December 20, 2025

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Easy recipe: Kenyan festive beef stew

Happy holidays! Here is my favourite Kenyan stew recipe for you to try at home this festive season.You will need:1kg of T-bone steak, cut into chunks and boiled until soft (retain the broth)2–3 tablespoons of vegetable oilFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp2 onions, sliced1 teaspoon of minced garlic1 diced tomato2 beef bouillon cubes100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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You will need:1kg of T-bone steak, cut into chunks and boiled until soft (retain the broth)2–3 tablespoons of vegetable oilFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp2 onions, sliced1 teaspoon of minced garlic1 diced tomato2 beef bouillon cubes100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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1kg of T-bone steak, cut into chunks and boiled until soft (retain the broth)2–3 tablespoons of vegetable oilFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp2 onions, sliced1 teaspoon of minced garlic1 diced tomato2 beef bouillon cubes100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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2–3 tablespoons of vegetable oilFollow The Standard
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on WhatsApp2 onions, sliced1 teaspoon of minced garlic1 diced tomato2 beef bouillon cubes100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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2 onions, sliced1 teaspoon of minced garlic1 diced tomato2 beef bouillon cubes100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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1 teaspoon of minced garlic1 diced tomato2 beef bouillon cubes100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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1 diced tomato2 beef bouillon cubes100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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2 beef bouillon cubes100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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100g of tomato purée2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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2 tablespoons of Mchuzi mix (diluted with the broth)1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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1/2 bunch of chopped fresh corianderWhat to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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What to do:In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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In a pot over medium heat, add the vegetable oil and sauté the onions until soft. Add the minced garlic and mix well, then add the diced tomatoes and crumble in the bouillon cubes.Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Continue cooking for an additional 2 minutes, then add the tomato paste and mix well. Let it cook until the oil begins to bubble. Now add the cooked meat and broth, mix well, bring to the boil and simmer.Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Add the diluted mchuzi mix and stir well. Bring to the boil and simmeruntil the stew thickens.Stay informed. Subscribe to our newsletterBy clicking on theSIGN UPbutton, you agree to ourTerms & Conditionsand thePrivacy PolicySIGN UPServe with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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Serve with rice or ugali and an assortment of festive treats, such as samosas, potato chops and kebabs. Enjoy!Stay Informed, Stay Empowered: Download the Standard ePaper App!Follow The Standard
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