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African Peanut Stew Elephant Stew Recipe

Embark on a culinary safari with this hearty and flavorful African Peanut Stew! Inspired by the legendary 'Elephant Stew,' this recipe uses tender beef for a delicious and accessible twist. Rich peanut butter, warming spices, and tender beef create a satisfying meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe is a must-try for adventurous eaters and fans of global cuisine.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 1327 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for African Peanut Stew Elephant Stew

  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1.5 lbs beef stew cubes
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup chopped carrots and 1 cup frozen peas
  • For serving: steamed rice
  • For serving: hot sauce
  • For garnish: chopped cilantro
  • For garnish: squeeze of lime juice

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How to Make African Peanut Stew Elephant Stew

  1. Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss 1.5 lbs beef stew cubes with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour until evenly coated. Brown the beef in batches in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Set aside the browned beef.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg and 1 tablespoon chili powder (or to taste) to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Add 1 large onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 1 red bell pepper, chopped (or to taste); and 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes to the pot.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour, or until the beef is very tender.
  6. If desired, add 1 cup chopped carrots and 1 cup frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of simmering.
  7. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 cup creamy peanut butter with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil until smooth.
  8. Stir the peanut butter mixture into the beef stew. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peanut butter is fully incorporated and the stew has thickened slightly.
  9. Serve hot over steamed rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, if desired. Serve with hot sauce on the side.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

239g

Carbs

7g

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