Banana and Coconut Beef Stew

A delicious stew from Gambia. Posted for ZWT4.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs lean beef
• 5  firm green bananas (ensure that they are not ripe)
• 2  large onions, finely diced
• 1  large tomatoes, chopped coarsely
• 2  cups coconut milk
• 1  cup water
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 lb peas
• 6  ounces snow peas, washed
•  salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

1. Peel the bananas and cut into 1 to 1 ½ inch pieces.
2. Dice the beef into approximately ½ inch pieces.
3. Place the meat in a saucepan, cover with water, add salt.
4. Bring to boil and simmer until tender.
5. Heat the oil in a saucepan and sauté the onions until translucent but not browned.
6. Add the tomato and the meat mixture.
7. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
8. Continue cooking until the tomatoes soften.
9. Add the coconut milk, stirring continuously and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the banana pieces and snow peas.
10. Reduce the heat and simmer for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the bananas are cooked, soft but not mushy.
11. Serve hot, over rice.