African Beef Peanut Butter Stew

African Beef Peanut Butter Stew

 

African Beef Peanut Butter Stew

In Senegal this popular stew is called Mafe, and can be made with beef, lamb, chicken or vegetables. There are many versions of this popular stew all over the continent.

1/2 Jif Creamy Peanut Butter
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Crisco Canola Oil
1 cup chopped onion
3-4 cloves minced garlic
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped carrots
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
Salt and pepper
14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes and the liquid
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

In a medium bowl, whisk together the
Jif Creamy Peanut Butter and the beef broth until well blended. Set aside.


Season the meat with salt and pepper.

In a large saucepan or stew pot, heat the
Crisco Canola Oil over medium heat.


Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots. Sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the meat and continue to cook, stirring often, until it is browned on all sides.

Add the peanut butter and broth mixture, tomatoes and liquid, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often for about 1 hour or until the meat is tender

Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Serve hot over rice.

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