Easy
Christmas Noche Buena
Romazava - Malagasy Christmas Beef Stew
Madagascar's national Christmas dish - clear beef stew with leafy greens. This simple yet flavorful stew represents Malagasy tradition and the unique fusion of African and Asian influences.
135
Total Minutes
8
Servings
Gluten-Free
Cooking Times
20 min
Prep Time
115 min
Cook Time
135 min
Total Time
Ingredients (12 items)
2.00 lbs
Beef chuck
cubed
1.00 lb
Beef bones
for broth
2.00 lbs
Brèdes
mustard greens or spinach
3.00 large
Tomatoes
quartered
2.00 large
Onions
sliced
6.00 cloves
Garlic
crushed
2.00 inch piece
Ginger
sliced
1.00 bunch
Green onions
chopped
2.00 tsp
Salt
1.00 tsp
Black pepper
3.00 tbsp
Vegetable oil
8.00 cups
Water
Instructions (8 steps)
1
Brown beef and bones in oil in large pot. Remove and set aside.
12 minutes
2
Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger in same pot until fragrant.
8 minutes
3
Return beef and bones. Add water, bring to boil.
4
Skim foam, reduce heat. Simmer 90 minutes until beef tender.
90 minutes
5
Add tomatoes and greens. Simmer 15 more minutes.
15 minutes
6
Add green onions. Season with salt and pepper.
7
Broth should be clear, not thick. Remove bones before serving.
8
Serve hot over rice with rougail (tomato chutney) on side.