A bowl of goat stew in a bowl.

Goat Stew

Adapted from: My Somali Food
Goat meat is a staple in Somali cooking. This Goat Stew recipe is an excellent side alongside other dishes including rice, sabaayad, lahooh or any type of bread.

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds Goat Meat Small pieces
  • 3 Potatoes Medium, cut into cubes
  • 2 Carrots Medium, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups Tomato Chopped
  • 1 Onion Large, finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro Chopped
  • Salt To taste
  • Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Ground
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Saucepan with Lid

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a pan. Add the meat and sear on both sides on medium heat.
  • Add onion, potatoes, and carrots sauté for about 5 minutes.
  • Then add tomatoes sauté for another 5 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic, cilantro, and spices, cook for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.
  • Add a cup of water and cook covered until the stew is thick and the vegetables are tender. About 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • If making a halal meal, be sure that the goat meat is halal certified.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Goat Stew
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
456
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
80
mg
3
%
Potassium
 
867
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
31
g
10
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
 
4691
IU
94
%
Vitamin C
 
38
mg
46
%
Calcium
 
43
mg
4
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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