Best 8 African Beef Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with an African culinary expedition, exploring the rich flavors and diverse cooking techniques of this vibrant continent. Embark on a journey of culinary artistry with our collection of authentic African beef recipes, each bursting with distinct flavors and textures. From the aromatic Ethiopian beef stew, brimming with berbere spices and tender chunks of beef, to the succulent Cameroonian beef brochettes, grilled to perfection with a tantalizing blend of spices, our recipes offer a taste of Africa's culinary heritage. Experience the vibrant flavors of Kenyan beef curry, a harmonious blend of spices and coconut milk that delights the senses. Indulge in the hearty Nigerian beef stew, a slow-cooked delicacy infused with tomatoes, peppers, and a medley of aromatic spices. Our African beef recipes celebrate the continent's culinary diversity, offering a range of dishes that cater to every palate. Prepare to be captivated by the bold and vibrant flavors of Africa, as you explore these culinary treasures that showcase the essence of this extraordinary continent.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

AFRICAN BEEF CURRY



African Beef Curry image

This African beef curry recipe is popular with my family and friends. It's from my Aunt Linda, who was a missionary in Nigeria for 45 years. The stew is served on a bed of rice and sprinkled with toppings. I put the bowls of toppings on my large turntable, and everyone can take whatever they want. In addition to the coconut, peanuts and raisins, you could also top the stew with chopped cucumbers, pineapple tidbits or mandarin orange slices.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 small onion, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice
Raisins, chopped salted peanuts and sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender. , Serve with rice. Garnish with raisins, peanuts and coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WEST AFRICAN BEEF STEW



West African Beef Stew image

"My husband and I run a dorm for missionaries' children, who live and work with us in Yamoussoukro while their parents work in the interior. This traditional African dish is easy to Ameericanize and tastes great."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, sliced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Cayenne pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, brown steak and onions in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until meat is tender. , Stir in the cabbage, green peppers and zucchini. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Just before serving, stir in peanut butter and sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with rice if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Just before serving, stir in peanut butter and sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NORTH AFRICAN BEEF STEW



North African Beef Stew image

This is a really easy and filling stew that is great in the winter.

Provided by CICOYLE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 2h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ΒΌ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 onions, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons harissa
salt and ground black pepper to taste
water to cover
2 potatoes, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Cook and stir beef in a stockpot over medium heat until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir until onions are softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir harissa into beef mixture until coated; cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Season beef mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Pour enough water over beef to completely cover ingredients and bring to a boil. Add potatoes and tomatoes to stew; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beef and potatoes are tender, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.6 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 224 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

AFRICAN BEEF



African Beef image

Make and share this African Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sageca

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
2 lbs beef stew meat
salt and pepper
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the Creamy Peanut Butter and the beef broth until well blended. Set aside.
  • Cut stewing beef in 1 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Season the meat with salt and pepper.
  • In a large saucepan or stew pot, heat the Canola oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots.
  • Saute until the onions are translucent.
  • Add the meat and continue to cook, stirring often, until it is browned on all sides.
  • Add the peanut butter and broth mixture, tomatoes and liquid, thyme, and bay leaf.
  • Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often for about 1 1/2 hour or until the meat is tender.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
  • Serve hot over rice.
  • Cook on Low for 7 hours if using your slow cooker.

AFRICAN BEEF CURRY



African Beef Curry image

From the Feb/Mar 2008 issue of TOH. Submitted by Heather Ewald, who received the recipe from her aunt Linda Klassen who was a missionary in Nigeria for 45 years.

Provided by berry271

Categories     Stew

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean stewing beef
1 small onion
2 small bell peppers
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups rice
raisins

Steps:

  • Cut the beef into 1/2 inch cubes.
  • Chop the onion and peppers.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the beef, onions, peppers, undrained tomatoes, curry powder and salt.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • About 45 minutes to a half hour before ready to serve, prepare the rice according to package directions.
  • Serve the beef over the rice and top with some raisins.

TRINCADO AFRICAN BEEF STEW - PORTUGAL



Trincado African Beef Stew - Portugal image

This recipe is submitted for play in ZWT8 - Spain/Portugal. It is a recipe by Ana Patuleia Ortins, who states: this recipe is adapted from Patrick Fish in South Africa. I have had many requests for this Portuguese inspired African beef stew which is similar to the Azorean braised beef.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Meat

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 lbs beef, rump roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups Spanish onions, coarsely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon hot pepper paste (may sub chopped, stemmed chili peppers, or hot sauce)
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 bay leaf
2 cups red wine (or 1 cup wine and 1 cup water or beef stock)
24 black olives
1/4 cup flour (mixed with 1/4 cup water)
1 teaspoon salt, coarse sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Melt the butter into the oil using a heavy bottom dutch-oven pot, working in small batches, brown the cubes on beef on all sides and transfer to a plate.
  • Toss the onions into the pan drippings and saute until lightly golden to bring out the flavor of the onions then mix in the hot pepper sauce or other hot chili ingredient you are using, to your taste along with the garlic and bay leaf.
  • Cook 1 minute until it becomes aromatic, then return the meat to the pot, along with the olives. Pour in the wine or combination so that it just comes over the meat.
  • Bring to a boil over medium -high heat, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add the seasoning of salt and pepper, keeping in mind that the olives will add salt as well.
  • Mix the flour with cold water, making a slurry and stir into the pan, cover and simmer for 1/2 - 1 hour more, until very tender.
  • This dish is usually served with fried potatoes and chunks of bread for dipping in the sauce.

TRINCADO AFRICAN BEEF STEW - PORTUGAL



Trincado African Beef Stew - Portugal image

This recipe is submitted for play in CQ3 - Azores. It is a Portuguese recipe by Ana Patuleia Ortins, who states: this recipe is adapted from Patrick Fish in South Africa. I have had many requests for this Portuguese inspired African beef stew which is similar to the Azorean braised beef.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 1⁄2 lbs beef, rump roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups spanish onions, coarsely chopped
1 -2 tablespoon hot pepper paste (may sub chopped, stemmed chili peppers, or hot sauce)
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 bay leaf
2 cups red wine (or 1 cup wine and 1 cup water or beef stock)
24 black olives
1⁄4 cup flour (mixed with 1/4 cup water)
1 teaspoon salt, coarse sea salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the butter into the oil using a heavy bottom dutch-oven pot, working in small batches, brown the cubes on beef on all sides and transfer to a plate.
  • 2. Toss the onions into the pan drippings and saute until lightly golden to bring out the flavor of the onions then mix in the hot pepper sauce or other hot chili ingredient you are using, to your taste along with the garlic and bay leaf.
  • 3. Cook 1 minute until it becomes aromatic, then return the meat to the pot, along with the olives. Pour in the wine or combination so that it just comes over the meat.
  • 4. Bring to a boil over medium -high heat, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover and simmer for 1 hour. Add the seasoning of salt and pepper, keeping in mind that the olives will add salt as well.
  • 5. Mix the flour with cold water, making a slurry and stir into the pan, cover and simmer for 1/2 - 1 hour more, until very tender.
  • 6. This dish is usually served with fried potatoes and chunks of bread for dipping in the sauce.

BEEF CHAPATIS (AFRICAN VERSION OF TACOS)



Beef Chapatis (African Version of Tacos) image

This is an African version of beef tacos. Recipe courstesy of chef Keith Famie. I've added some optional ingredients for topping these tacos that aren't true to the African way, but might be tasty! P.S. I can never seem to find red chilies in our markets, so I sub jalapenos.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (plus more if needed)
1 cup water
salt, a pinch
4 tablespoons olive oil, -divided
all-purpose flour, for dusting
1/2 cup white onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 small red chilies, minced (can sub jalapenos. ribs and seeds removed)
1 lb ground beef
salt and black pepper, to taste
shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
shredded cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Chapatis:.
  • In a mixing bowl, use your hands to combine the flour, water, salt and 2 T of the olive oil. Mix until well combined and a sticky dough forms. (You may need to fine tune this to get the right consistency for kneading without sticking, by adding more flour. If the dough is too stiff then add a bit more water) Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a floured surface. Knead the dough for about 3 to 5 minutes. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Return the dough to the floured work surface and roll it into 4 six-inch circles/discs.
  • Put the remaining 2 T of olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat and make sure to get really hot before adding the chapatis, or the chapatis will soak up the oil instead of browning properly. Put one or two chapatis into the hot pan (depending on the size of your pan) and brown both sides of the chapatis. Remove from pan and keep warm and do the other two (you may need to add a bit more oil to the pan.). I also like to lightly salt the cooked chapatis.
  • Filling:.
  • In a hot saute pan over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until the onion gets translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the chiles and saute for 1 minute. Add the ground beef and continue to saute until the meat is completely cooked - approximately 10 minutes.
  • Season the filling with salt and pepper and serve on a piece of chapati. Add toppings if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: For this recipe, chuck roast or brisket are great options as they are flavorful and become tender when cooked slowly.
  • Use a variety of spices: The blend of spices used in this recipe creates a rich and flavorful marinade. Feel free to adjust the amounts or substitute with your preferred spices.
  • Marinate the beef overnight: This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat and results in a more flavorful dish.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: This step adds color and flavor to the beef and also helps to seal in the juices.
  • Cook the beef low and slow: This ensures that the meat becomes tender and fall-apart.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and texture to the stew. You can also add other vegetables of your choice.
  • Serve with rice or mashed potatoes: These are classic accompaniments to beef stew and help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This African beef stew is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The tender beef, aromatic spices, and colorful vegetables make it a comforting and satisfying meal. Whether you serve it with rice, mashed potatoes, or your favorite sides, this stew is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make beef stew, give this African-inspired recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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