Karni Stoba
Authentic Curaçao Recipe

Karni Stoba

A comforting beef stew with potatoes, onions and warm spices – the Curaçao cousin of classic Dutch winter food. Slow island cooking, bright citrus, and warm spice make this dish feel like a Sunday table that never ends.

Prep20 min
Cook2 uur
Serves4
DifficultyIntermediate

Portions

Adjust the recipe to your group size.

Ingredients below are for 4 people

Ingredients

  • 800 g stewing beef, in cubes
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp vinegar or red wine
  • 3 medium potatoes, in chunks
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin
  • 500–700 ml beef stock or water
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil

Estimated calories

Based on typical ingredients for this dish.

≈ 2160 kcal

540 kcal per person

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. 01Season the beef with salt and pepper. Brown in hot oil in batches and set aside.
  2. 02In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until soft, then stir in tomato paste and spices.
  3. 03Deglaze with vinegar or wine, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. 04Return the meat to the pot, add potatoes, bay leaf and enough stock to almost cover.
  5. 05Simmer on very low heat for 1½–2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce thick.

Chef's Note

Serve with something crisp and simple on the side so the main flavors stay front and center.

Serving Tip

Delicious with funchi or white rice and a simple cucumber salad.