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Senegalese Peanut Stew

Creamy Senegalese Peanut Stew That Will Warm Your Soul

Experience the richness of Senegalese Peanut Stew, a comforting blend of beef, peanut butter, and spices that nourishes both body and soul.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: West African
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 pound Stew Beef cut into smaller pieces
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter smooth or crunchy
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Beef Bouillon Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
  • to taste Salt use low-sodium if preferred
  • to taste Black Pepper use low-sodium if preferred
  • 2 cups Water or broth
  • 1 cup Stock/Broth any type

Equipment

  • Large Pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Senegalese Peanut Stew
  1. Wash stew beef under cold water, cut into small pieces for even cooking.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat, add beef with black pepper and salt, sauté for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  3. Chop onions and red bell pepper, add to the pan with beef, sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and cook for about 5 minutes to deepen flavor.
  5. Pour in water and stock, sprinkle in beef bouillon powder and cayenne pepper, bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in peanut butter, cook for an additional 2-5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Serve hot, pairing with cauliflower rice or your favorite side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

If using a slow cooker, brown the beef first and cook on high for 4 hours.

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