Braised Beef Cubes with Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Paris Mash Potatoes  recipe

Braised Beef Cubes with Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Paris Mash Potatoes

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
30min
Cook Time
1hr 30min
Total Time
2hr

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

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Braised Beef Cubes

  • 2lb
    beef cubes
  • 2tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1cup
    beef broth
  • 1tsp
    salt
  • 1tsp
    black pepper
  • 1
    onion
  • 1
    tomato

Caramelized Balsamic Onions

  • 2
    onions
  • 2tbsp
    balsamic vinegar
  • 1tbsp
    sugar

Paris Mash Potatoes

  • 2lb
    potatoes
  • 1cup
    milk
  • 4tbsp
    butter
  • 1tsp
    salt

Green Pesto

  • 1bundle
    coriander
  • 1bundle
    basil
  • 2clove
    garlic
  • 1
    red onion
  • 1tsp
    lemon zest
  • 1tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1dash
    olive oil

How to make Braised Beef Cubes with Caramelized Balsamic Onions and Paris Mash Potatoes

Braised Beef Cubes

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.

  3. add onions and tomatoes, season with salt and black pepper.

  4. Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.

    Step 1.1: Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer
    Step 1.2: Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer
  5. Cover and let it braise for about 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.

Caramelized Balsamic Onions

  1. Slice onions thinly.

  2. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  3. Add onions and cook until they are soft and caramelized.

    Step 2.1: Add onions and cook until they are soft and caramelized
  4. Stir in balsamic vinegar and sugar, and cook for another 5 minutes.

Paris Mash Potatoes

  1. Peel and boil potatoes until tender.

  2. Drain and mash the potatoes.

  3. Add milk, butter, and salt, and whip until smooth and fluffy.

    Step 3.1: Add milk, butter, and salt, and whip until smooth and fluffy

Green Pesto

  1. In a blender, combine coriander, basil, garlic, red onion, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.

  2. Blend until smooth.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For extra flavor, marinate the beef cubes in your favorite spices before braising.

  2. Use a potato ricer for an even fluffier mash.

  3. Adjust the consistency of the pesto by adding more olive oil if needed.