Name: Kenyan Steak and Irio (Nyama Na Irio) By Deja Vu Cook
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Kenyan Recipes
Ingredients: 1 Pkg. Frozen Peas; 1 Can Corn, drained (16 oz.); 4-6 Potatoes; 3-4 T. Butter; 1/4-1/2 C. Heavy Cream; Salt; Freshly Ground Pepper; Fresh Parsley (for garnish); 2 lbs. Filet Mignon (may substitute sirloin) (cut in bite size pieces); 2 T. Unsalted Butter; 4-6 Onions (sliced); 2 T. Unsalted Butter; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2-3 T. Flour (Wondra); Salt; Freshly Ground Pepper

RatingDifficultyIntermediate

Yields2 Servings

Prep Time15 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time1 hr

Traditional Kenyan nyama na irio is a simple dish made with potatoes, corn, and green peas. It must be soaked before cooking, and green peas can be substituted for red kidney beans.

1 Pkg. Frozen Peas

1 Can Corn, drained (16 oz.)

4-6 Potatoes

3-4 T. Butter

1/4-1/2 C. Heavy Cream

Salt

Freshly Ground Pepper

Fresh Parsley (for garnish)

For the Steak and Onions

2 lbs. Filet Mignon (may substitute sirloin) (cut in bite size pieces)

2 T. Unsalted Butter

4-6 Onions (sliced)