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Zambian nshima with beef and tomato stew and leafy greens.

Zambian Nshima with Beef Stew

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Smooth maize-meal nshima served with tender beef in tomato-onion sauce and sautéed leafy greens.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Zambian
Calories: 570
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Nshima
  • 2 cups white maize meal fine or medium grind
  • 4 cups water plus more as needed
  • 1 tsp fine salt
Beef Relish
  • 1 lb stewing beef, cubed
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
Greens
  • 1 cup chopped collard greens or rape leaves
  • 1 tbsp oil

Equipment

  • Heavy saucepan
  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

Cook the Beef:
  1. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches.
  2. Add the onion and cook until soft. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Add enough water to barely cover, cover the pot, and simmer for 40 minutes or until the beef is tender. Uncover to reduce the sauce if needed.
Make the Nshima:
  1. Bring 3 cups of the water and the salt to a simmer in a heavy saucepan. Whisk in 1 cup of the maize meal.
  2. Cook for 5 minutes, then add the remaining maize meal gradually while stirring firmly.
  3. Add the remaining water a little at a time and stir until smooth, thick, and moundable, about 10 minutes.
Cook Greens and Serve:
  1. Warm the oil in a skillet, add the greens, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Spoon nshima onto plates and serve with the beef stew and greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 34gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 690mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7g

Notes

  • Nshima should be smooth and firm but not dry.
  • Use a long wooden spoon because the mixture becomes thick as it cooks.