Kapana de Windhoek (Namibian Grilled Spiced Beef Strips with Tomato-Chili Salsa & Vetkoek) – Authentic Namibia Recipe
Windhoek’s famous open-air market specialty: sizzling spiced beef strips dipped in fresh tomato-chili salsa.
- Country of Origin
- 🇳🇦 Namibia (Southern Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 18 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Seared beef sirloin strips, Diced tomato, Red onion, Namibian kapana spice (coriander, Cumin
Ingredients for Kapana de Windhoek (Namibian Grilled Spiced Beef Strips with Tomato-Chili Salsa & Vetkoek) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) seared beef sirloin strips, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups diced tomato, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup red onion
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Namibian kapana spice (coriander
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Namibia seasoning (cumin, smoked paprika, chili, garlic))
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Whisk together Namibian kapana spice (coriander, cumin, smoked paprika, chili, garlic), cooking oil, and sea salt in a bowl to form a fragrant Namibia marinade.
- Coat seared beef sirloin strips and diced tomato thoroughly in the seasoning and let sit for 10 minutes at room temperature.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan or heavy skillet over high heat until smoking hot.
- Sear seared beef sirloin strips and diced tomato for 4–5 minutes per side until blistered, charred at the edges, and cooked through.
- Transfer to a warm platter, scatter with red onion, and serve immediately.