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Nigerian Beef Stew

A rich and flavorful stew that celebrates Nigerian culture, perfect for family gatherings and versatile for various side dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: African, Nigerian
Calories: 300

Ingredients

Beef Preparation

  • 1 lb beef Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups water For boiling the beef
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt

Stew Ingredients

  • 3 plum tomatoes plum tomatoes
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper
  • 1 habanero pepper habanero pepper Adjust for spice level
  • 1 onion onion
  • 0.5 cups olive oil For cooking the stew
  • 0.5 cups beef stock/broth
  • 1 tbsp bouillon powder
  • 0.5 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp curry
  • to taste salt Additional salt

Method

Beef Preparation

  • Cut the beef into bite-sized pieces and place it in a pot.
  • Add 1.5 cups of water, 1 tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp salt.
  • Boil until the beef is tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Stew Preparation

  • In a blender, combine the plum tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero pepper, and onion. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat ½ cup of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Pour in the blended mixture and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the cooked beef along with the beef stock, bouillon powder, thyme, curry, and additional salt to taste.
  • Stir well and let it simmer for another 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat once the stew thickens and the flavors meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store leftover stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze for up to three months. Adjust spice level with more or less habanero pepper as desired. Let the stew simmer longer for richer flavors.
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