Egusi Stew

Submitted by BaconTastesGood

"A simple take on a classic west African dish."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup peanut oil
• 2 lbs stewing beef
• 1⁄2 lb peeled deveined shrimp
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 28 ounces chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup ground pumpkin seeds (egusi)
• 1 lb frozen chopped spinach
• 2 tablespoons beef base
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• red pepper, to taste

directions

1. Heat oil in a skillet and add beef until browned but not cooked. Transfer beef to a dutch over or pot.
2. Cover beef with water, add beef base and stir.
3. Add remaining ingredients except egusi, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
4. Add egusi.
5. Simmer for at least an hour, possibly more. Add water to thin or more egusi to thicken the stew. Add salt to taste.