Somali Stew - Maraq (pronounced MAH-ruhk)

Name: Somali Stew - Maraq (pronounced MAH-ruhk)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 1 -2 tablespoon oil; 1 lb stewing beef, cubed; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup squash, cubed; 2 -3 okra, sliced; 3 carrots, sliced; 6 ounces tomato paste; 2 cups water, divided (or enough for stew consistency); 1 large potato, cubed; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/3-1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped

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Recipe by luvinlif2k

This is a wonderfully flavored stew from "Extending the Table". One of my favorites to serve with "Injera" (see my other recipes) Add hot chili peppers or ground red pepper for a spicy stew.

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READY IN: 1hr 5mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1

onion, chopped
1 -2

tablespoon oil
1

lb stewing beef, cubed
2

large tomatoes, chopped
1

cup squash, cubed
2 -3

okra, sliced
3

carrots, sliced
6

ounces tomato paste
2

cups water, divided (or enough for stew consistency)
1

large potato, cubed
1

large green pepper, chopped
1

tablespoon salt
1

tablespoon ground cumin
2 -3

cloves garlic, minced
¹⁄₃ - ¹⁄₂

cup cilantro, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

In a large heavy saucepan, saute onion in 1-2 Tbsp.
oil.
Add and brown beef.
Add tomatoes and cook 10 minutes over high heat, stirring occasionally.
Add squash, okra, carrots, tomato paste, and 1 c.
water.
Continue to cook on high 5 minutes.
Add potato, green pepper, salt, cumin, garlic, cilantro, and 1 c.
water (or enough for thick stew consistency) Simmer until meat and vegetables are tender.
Serve over rice or with"Injera- Ethiopian Flat Bread" known as canjeero in Somalia.

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