RCI-SP.004.0203.001
Mafé I
Meat in peanut sauce
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Total25 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp
- 1 unit
- – 4 cloves garlic minced3 unit
- ginger (opt.) minced1 tbsp
- beef1 lbstewing chopped into chunks
- 2 tbsp
- tomatoes peeled2 cupsseeded, diced
- 1 unit
- – 2 cups water or stock1 unit
- peanut butter1 cupnatural unsalted
Method
1
Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2
Add minced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4 minutes
3
Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4
Add beef chunks in a single layer and brown on all sides, turning occasionally for even color, about 5-7 minutes total.
7 minutes
5
Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the meat and prevent burning.
6
Add diced tomatoes with their juices and stir well to combine with the meat and aromatics.
7
Pour in water or stock and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low.
2 minutes
8
Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the beef is tender when pierced with a fork.
25 minutes
9
Whisk peanut butter with a ladle or cup of the simmering broth until smooth and dissolved, then stir this mixture back into the pot.
10
Simmer uncovered for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
12 minutes
11
Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
12
Serve hot in shallow bowls, ideally over steamed rice to soak up the rich peanut sauce.