Gambian beef stew

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsStew meat; cubed
1can(28 oz) tomatoes
1Bell pepper; cut in strips
1Stalk celery; sliced diagonally
1Potato; cubed
1largeCarrot; sliced diagonally
1Yellow onion; sliced
1Sweet potato; cubed
1teaspoonSalt
6tablespoonsTomato paste
½teaspoonCayenne pepper
½cupCreamy peanut butter
½cupFrozen peas; thawed

Directions

Combine beef, tomatoes, bell pepper (red or green), celery, potato, carrot, onion, sweet potato, salt and tomato paste in 5-qt saucepan; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, adding water if necessary. Stir in cayenne pepper and peanut butter.

Simmer for 1 hour longer or until vegetables and beef are tender. Add peas. Simmer for 5 minutes. Ladle onto large platter. Garnish with bell pepper slices and parsley. Serve over rice.