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Gambian Beef Stew

Sweet potato and peanut butter give this beef stew African flavors. Use lean beef in this beef stew recipe, and serve with crusty bread and hot cooked rice.

Prep Time: 18 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 18 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds stew beef, cubed
• 1 large can (28 ounces) tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper, cut in strips
• 1 rib celery, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into cubes
• 2 medium carrots, sliced diagonally into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 yellow onion, halved and sliced
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
• bell pepper slices and parsley, for garnish, optional

Instructions:





Combine the stew beef, tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, potato, carrot, onion, sweet potato, salt and tomato paste in large saucepan or Dutch oven; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Stir occasionally and add water, if needed. Stir in cayenne pepper and peanut butter. Simmer for 1 hour longer or until vegetables and beef are tender. Add the peas and simmer for 5 minutes longer. Ladle the stew onto large platter and garnish with bell pepper slices and parsley, as desired. Serve this delicious African beef stew over rice.

Serves 6.