GAMBIAN BEEF STEW

 

2 pounds lean stew meat, cubed
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes
1 bell pepper, cut in strips
1 stalk celery, sliced diagonally
1 potato, cubed
1 large carrot, sliced diagonally
1 yellow onion, sliced
1 sweet potato, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons tomato paste
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup frozen peas, thawed

Combine the beef, tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, potato, carrot, onion, sweet potato, salt and tomato paste in a 5-quart saucepan, and mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, for 1 hour, adding water if necessary.
Stir in the cayenne pepper and peanut butter. Simmer for 1 hour longer or until the vegetables and beef are tender. Add the peas, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Ladle onto a large platter. Garnish with bell pepper slices and parsley. Serve over rice.

Serves 4.

 

country : Gambia

course : meat dish

 

source : Richard Himbarger [AFRICANrecipes]