- prep: 1 hr
- cook: 1 hr 20 min
- total: 2 hr 20 min
Summary
This classic Somali stew is great for a crowd and packs a big flavor punch, thanks to the xawaash spice mix, a classic Somali spice blend, which lends a warm, peppery flavor. Add any leftover spice mix to tomato sauce and soups, or sprinkle it on hummus or eggs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 (3") cinnamon stick, broken into 1/2" pieces with the back of a chef’s knife
- 1/4 cup coriander seeds
- 1/4 cup cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons cardamom pods
- 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 medium red onions, sliced, divided
- 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped, divided
- 1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 3/4" pieces (about 3 cups)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1" cubes (about 3 cups)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4"-thick half-moons (about 1 cup)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into 1/4" strips (about 2 cups)
- 5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 (3") cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 medium tomato, sliced (about 1 cup)
- Green or red Somali hot sauce, such as BasBaas, cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced banana (for serving)
- A spice mill or mortar and pestle
Instructions
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Nutritional Info

- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 358 % Daily Value *
- Total Fat: 15 g 23.49%
- Saturated Fat: 2 g 11.44%
- Trans Fat: 0 g %
- Cholesterol: 3 mg 0.99%
- Sodium: 1287 mg 53.62%
- Calcium: 41 mg 4.1%
- Potassium: 129 mg 3.69%
- Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
- Iron: 2 mg 10.44%
- Zinc: 0 mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate: 49 g %
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g 13.21%
- Sugar: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Alcohol: 0 g
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
- Vitamin A 1.47%
- Vitamin C 4.63%
- Vitamin D 0%
- * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Diabetes Exchanges
- Exchange - Fat3
- Exchange - Fruit0
- Exchange - NonFat Milk0
- Exchange - Other Carbs0
- Exchange - Starch3
- Exchange - Vegetables0
- Exchange - Lean Meat0
- Exchange - Alcohol0
MyPlate Info
- MyPlate - Grain Total2 oz-eq
- MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
- MyPlate - Fruit0 c
- MyPlate - Dairy0 c
- MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq