Stew de Boeuf au Beurre de Peanuts (Beef & Peanut Butter Stew)

• Prep time: 15 mins

• Cook time: 1 hour

• Total time: 1 hour 15 mins

• Servings: 4

• Country of Origin: Gabon

Description

A satisfying landlocked dish featuring beef chuck simmered in a savory roasted peanut paste sauce with sweet potatoes and tomatoes, reflecting regional Central African traditions.

Presentation

Ladle over steamed white rice or serve with boiled cassava.

Ingredients

• 800 g beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes

• 1/2 cup unsweetened smooth peanut butter

• 1 yellow onion, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed

• 3 cups warm beef stock

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

Directions

• Heat vegetable oil in a pot and sear beef cubes on medium-high heat until browned.

• Add chopped onion and garlic; cook for 4 minutes until softened.

• Stir in diced tomatoes and cook until softened.

• Whisk peanut butter into warm beef stock until smooth, then pour mixture into pot.

• Add cubed sweet potato and cayenne pepper; bring stew to a boil.

• Lower heat, cover pot, and simmer for 45 minutes until beef and sweet potatoes are tender.

• Adjust salt seasoning and serve hot.

Optional Variations

• Swap beef for chicken thighs or smoked turkey.

Cooking Tips

• Stir sauce periodically during simmering to prevent peanut butter from settling and scorching at bottom of pot.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

• Calories: 610 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 22 g

• Protein: 47 g

• Fat: 38 g

• Saturated Fat: 10 g

• Sodium: 640 mg