Meat with Peanut Butter Sauce

Heat oil in a large pot or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Add the 2 lbs chopped meat to the pot and cook, stirring frequently, until the meat is browned on all sides, approximately 8-10 minutes. Break up any clumps as it cooks.

Sprinkle salt and pepper over the meat to taste. Add the bay leaf, ginger, cloves, and thyme, stirring well to distribute the spices throughout.

Stir in the can of tomato paste and chopped parsley, mixing thoroughly so the paste coats the meat evenly. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the paste to caramelize slightly.

Add the peanut butter to the pot, stirring continuously until it is fully incorporated and the sauce becomes smooth and cohesive. If needed, add water gradually (up to ½ cup) to reach the desired sauce consistency.

Reduce heat to low and simmer the meat and sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded together. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve the meat with peanut butter sauce hot, optionally with rice or other starchy side dishes.