How to make Afro Steak Dinner

How to make Afro Steak Dinner

Afro Steak Dinner Shredded beef steak seasoned and marinated with African spices, vegetable oil, fresh lime, cilantro, satuéed bell peppers, sweet onion, fresh garlic with homemade red sauce. Served over basmati rice or couscous.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450 g) beef steak, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp African spice mix (such as berbere or ras el hanout)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (240 ml) tomato purée
• Cooked basmati rice or couscous for serving

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, toss the beef steak with the spice mix, oil, lime juice, salt, pepper and cilantro. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
2. In a large skillet over high heat, cook the beef steak in batches until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
3. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add more oil if needed and cook the bell peppers, onion and garlic until soft and slightly charred, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the tomato purée and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
5. Return the beef steak to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
6. Serve over basmati rice or couscous and garnish with more cilantro if desired.

Enjoy your meal! 😋

Benefits of Afro Steak Dinner

Afro Steak Dinner is a dish that represents Somali and East African culture, using ingredients that can be easily found. It has some benefits for your health, such as:

1. It provides high-quality protein that can help prevent muscle loss and support your immune system1.
2. It contains iron and vitamin B12 that can help prevent anemia.
3. It includes fresh vegetables that are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
4. It can be made with grass-fed beef, which has a lower fat content and a more favorable fatty acid profile than grain-fed beef.

Of course, moderation is key when eating any kind of meat, as too much red meat can increase the risk of heart disease and other health problems. You should also choose lean cuts of meat and trim the fat before cooking to reduce the saturated fat intake. Enjoy your Afro Steak Dinner as part of a balanced diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats. 😊

More Details about Afro Steak Dinner

Here are some more details about Afro Steak Dinner that I found:

1. It is a dish that originated from Somalia and East Africa, where goat meat is more common than beef1.
2. It uses a spice mix called berbere, which is a blend of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, basil, korarima, rue, ajwain or radhuni, nigella, and fenugreek1.
3. It is served with Somali rice, which is flavored with curry powder, cumin, cilantro and golden raisins1.
4. It can be paired with a salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.

I hope this helps you learn more about Afro Steak Dinner. 😊