AFRICAN PEANUT STEW (ELEPHANT STEW!)

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Make and share this African Peanut Stew (Elephant Stew!) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Stew

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons oil, divided
2 lbs beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 medium onions, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
5 -6 cups water
1 teaspoon red pepper (or less, to taste)
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
peas and carrots (optional)
steamed rice
hot sauce

Steps:

  • In a large heavy kettle, heat 3 tablespoons oil.
  • Roll beef cubes in flour, then brown in hot oil.
  • While this is cooking, add nutmeg and chili powder.
  • When meat is browned, add onion, garlic, water, red pepper to taste, and tomato sauce.
  • Simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
  • If desired, add carrots and peas while stew is simmering.
  • A few minutes before serving, heat peanut butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil (this can be done in the microwave).
  • Stir peanut butter mixture into beef stew over low heat.
  • Let simmer 15 minutes, until peanut butter is absorbed.
  • Serve over steamed rice with hot sauce on the side.

Patrick O. Bangura
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a hit with my family. The peanut sauce is so rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


lahir qatar
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This stew is delicious! I love the combination of peanut sauce and chicken. The stew is always so flavorful and satisfying.


Bassem Eltonsy
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I love this stew! The peanut sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


Bessie Floris
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This stew is amazing! The peanut sauce is so rich and creamy, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rhonda Black
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I made this stew for my family last night and they loved it! The peanut sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Debell Crafty
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This stew is delicious! I love the creamy peanut sauce and the tender chicken. It's a great recipe for a weeknight meal.


Sara Mcdonnell
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I've made this stew several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The peanut sauce is so rich and creamy, and the chicken is always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


bangla hasi
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of peanut sauce and chicken. The stew is always so flavorful and satisfying.


Chloe Hill
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I made this stew last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors are so complex and delicious, and the stew is really hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again soon.


Ntando Thato
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This stew is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The peanut sauce is so flavorful and creamy, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again and again.