Description
Sadza neNyama is a traditional Zimbabwean dish consisting of maize meal served with a savory beef stew.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound beef chunks, diced
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef stock or water
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Start by boiling 4 cups of water in a large saucepan. Once boiling, add the salt.
- Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring often until it thickens and separates from the pot’s sides.
- Once done, remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
- In a separate skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced beef and sear until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, toss in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent, around 3-4 minutes.
- Add the diced bell pepper and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
- Incorporate the diced tomatoes, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper into the skillet.
- Return the browned beef to the pan and add the beef stock or water.
- Allow the mixture to simmer, covering the skillet, for 30-40 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- If you like, sprinkle in some fresh parsley just before serving.
- To plate, serve a generous scoop of maize mash and ladle the savory beef stew over the top.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding diced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- You can also swap the beef for chicken or a plant-based protein for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Zimbabwean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg