Mtori (East African Stew)

• 3 lbs short rib of beef, cut into 3-inch lengths (a whole chicken can be substituted)
• 1 quart water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3 medium ripe plantains, peeled and sliced into rounds 1/4-inch thick
• 3 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and quartered, then placed in a bowl of cold water to prevent discoloration
• 2 medium size onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon butter

1. Combine ribs, water and salt in heavy 3-4 qt casserole and bring to boil over high heat, skimming off foam and scum.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered, 1 and 1/2 hours.
3. Add plantains, drained potatoes and onions and simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender and potatoes are mashed easily.
4. With tongs, transfer short ribs to a plate.
5. Remove bones, cut fat off.
6. Cut meat into 1/2" pieces.
7. Puree soup return to casserole.
8. Stir in butter and meat and simmer to reheat.
9. Serve in soup plates.

beef, water, salt, plantains, boiling potatoes, onions, butter

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mtori-east-african-stew-176639 (may not work)