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Nigerian Beef Stew

featured in Perfect Dinners with Beef Stew and Rice

This rich and flavorful Nigerian Beef Stew is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy evening in. Slow-cooked with tender beef, vegetables, and spices, it's a perfect way to warm up on a chilly day.

Betsy Carter
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
98% would make again
Nigerian Beef Stew

Ingredients

for 6 servings

  • 5 plum tomatoes, chopped, divided
  • 2 red bell peppers, chopped
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • ½ red onion, sliced
  • 2 habanero peppers, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 12 oz tomato paste (340 g)
  • 1 tablespoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, divided
  • ½ cup water (120 mL)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (240 mL)
  • 1 ½ lb flank steak (680 g), cut into strips
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 2 cubes beef bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • white rice, cooked, for serving
  • fried plantain, for serving
  • scallion, for serving
  • fresh parsley, for serving

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 741
  • Fat 46g
  • Carbs 52g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 18g
  • Protein 25g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine 4 chopped plum tomatoes, red bell peppers, chopped red onion, habanero peppers, garlic cloves, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and water. Puree until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the remaining tomato, sliced onion, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add steak, rosemary, paprika, curry powder, and bullion cubes. Cook until the steak is golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the blended tomato and pepper mixture and the bay leaf.
  6. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer at low heat for 20 minutes, until the stew has thickened.
  7. Fish out the bay leaf.
  8. Remove stew from heat and let sit 10 minutes.
  9. Serve with white rice and fried plantains. Garnish with scallions and parsley, if desired.
  10. Enjoy!
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