Braised Beef Cubes with Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Paris Mash Potatoes
A delicious Kenyan-inspired dish featuring braised beef cubes with caramelized balsamic onions, served with creamy Paris mash potatoes and topped with a vibrant green pesto.
Ingredients
Braised Beef Cubes
- 2lbbeef cubes
- 2tbspolive oil
- 1cupbeef broth
- 1tspsalt
- 1tspblack pepper
- 1onion
- 1tomato
Caramelized Balsamic Onions
- 2onions
- 2tbspbalsamic vinegar
- 1tbspsugar
Paris Mash Potatoes
- 2lbpotatoes
- 1cupmilk
- 4tbspbutter
- 1tspsalt
Green Pesto
- 1bundlecoriander
- 1bundlebasil
- 2clovegarlic
- 1red onion
- 1tsplemon zest
- 1tbsplemon juice
- 1dasholive oil
How to make Braised Beef Cubes with Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Paris Mash Potatoes
Braised Beef Cubes
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.
add onions and tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper.
Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
Cover and let it braise for about 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.
Caramelized Balsamic Onions
Slice onions thinly.
In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onions and cook until they are soft and caramelized.
Stir in balsamic vinegar and sugar, and cook for another 5 minutes.
Paris Mash Potatoes
Peel and boil potatoes until tender.
Drain and mash the potatoes.
Add milk, butter, and salt, and whip until smooth and fluffy.
Green Pesto
In a blender, combine coriander, basil, garlic, red onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Blend until smooth.
Tips & Tricks
For extra flavor, marinate the beef cubes in your favorite spices before braising.
Use a potato ricer for an even fluffier mash.
Adjust the consistency of the pesto by adding more olive oil if needed.
