African Peanut Stew (Elephant Stew!)

Charmie777's Note:

Delicious sounding recipe that uses beef in place of elephant! Posted for 'Zaar World Tour II.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 5 tablespoons oil , divided
• 2 lbs beef , cut into 1 inch cubes
• ½ cup flour
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 4 medium onions , sliced
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 5 -6 cups water
• 1 teaspoon red pepper (or less, to taste)
• ¾ cup tomato sauce
• ½ cup chunky peanut butter
• peas and carrots (optional)
• steamed rice
• hot sauce

Directions:

1. In a large heavy kettle, heat 3 tablespoons oil.
2. Roll beef cubes in flour, then brown in hot oil.
3. While this is cooking, add nutmeg and chili powder.
4. When meat is browned, add onion, garlic, water, red pepper to taste, and tomato sauce.
5. Simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
6. If desired, add carrots and peas while stew is simmering.
7. A few minutes before serving, heat peanut butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil (this can be done in the microwave).
8. Stir peanut butter mixture into beef stew over low heat.
9. Let simmer 15 minutes, until peanut butter is absorbed.
10. Serve over steamed rice with hot sauce on the side.

Reviews

[Marcasite Queen]

So tasty! The house smelled great while it was cooking...my whole family loved it. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and omitted the red pepper. I also seasoned the chicken while it was cooking with salt and pepper, and added more salt (seasoned) and pepper to the stew after it had simmered. I thickened the stew with a little cornstarch/water mixture, and we ate it over white rice. I'll definitely make this again! Made for ZWT7.

[katand66]

Fantastic stew, even my fussy eater son loved it and ate all the onions which he has always HATED! Think this will turn into one of my regulars, thanks.

[Harley Quinn]

Wow! Great stew. I added a bit more hot sauce (personal preference). It smelled so wonderful while it was cooking--I admit I snuck a couple of spoonfuls of sauce before it was done. Thank you for a great recipe! Made for ZWT4