Kamounia Sudaniya (Sudanese Cumin-Rich Braised Beef & Tomato Stew) – Authentic Sudan Recipe

Ingredients for Kamounia Sudaniya (Sudanese Cumin-Rich Braised Beef & Tomato Stew) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender beef cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups rich crushed tomato and onion gravy, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup steamed white rice or crusty bread
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with freshly toasted and ground cumin seeds
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Sudan seasoning (6 cloves garlic, coriander, cinnamon touch)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender beef cubes for 5 minutes.
2. Add minced onion, garlic, freshly toasted and ground cumin seeds, and 6 cloves garlic, coriander, cinnamon touch, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
3. Add rich crushed tomato and onion gravy and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
5. Stir in steamed white rice or crusty bread right before serving warm.