Tender Goat Stew Recipe
This goat stew combines tender chunks of goat meat with vegetables, spices, and a rich coconut milk broth for a flavorful dish. The meat is browned, then simmered with onions, garlic, tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes. Seasoned with thyme, paprika, curry powder, and coriander, it’s best served hot with rice or bread and garnished with cilantro or parsley.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring Spoons
- measuring cups
- mixing bowls
- Tongs (for browning meat)
- Ladle (for serving)
- Marinating container (if marinating meat) Optional
Ingredients
- 2 lbs goat meat cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 large onions chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large tomatoes chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 carrots sliced
- 4 potatoes peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Goat Meat (Optional):
- If you have time, marinate the goat meat with some salt, pepper, and a bit of oil for a couple of hours or overnight.
Brown the Meat:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the goat meat and brown it on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set aside.
Cook the Aromatics:
- In the same pot, add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Tomatoes and Tomato Paste:
- Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
Combine Ingredients:
- Return the browned goat meat to the pot. Stir to combine with the tomato mixture.
- Add the sliced carrots and potatoes to the pot.
Season and Add Liquids:
- Sprinkle the thyme, paprika, curry powder, and ground coriander over the meat and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly with the spices.
- Pour in the beef or chicken broth and coconut milk. Add the bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the Stew:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the stew simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the goat meat is tender and the vegetables are cooked through. Stir occasionally and check the liquid level; add more broth if needed.
Finish and Serve:
- Once the stew is ready, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
Serving Size:
- This recipe serves 4-6 people.
Prep and Cook Time:
- Prep Time: 20-30 minutes (plus marinating time if applicable)
- Cook Time: 2-2.5 hours