Nigerian Beef Stew
Nigerian Beef Stew is a flavorful dish featuring tender beef simmered with spices, fresh tomatoes, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb beef Tender cuts such as chuck or brisket
- 1.5 cups water For simmering the beef
- 1 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning the beef
- 0.5 teaspoon salt Essential for seasoning
- 3 plum tomatoes Foundation of the stew's sauce
- 1 red bell pepper Adds sweetness and color
- 1 habanero pepper For extra heat
- 1 onion (divided) Half blended, half chopped
- 0.5 cup olive oil For sautéing
- 0.5 cup beef stock or broth Enhances the stew's flavor
- 1 tablespoon bouillon powder Adds more flavor
- 0.5 teaspoon thyme Enhances the dish's profile
- 0.5 teaspoon curry powder For warmth and richness
Instructions
Preparation
- Wash the beef thoroughly, cut it into bite-sized chunks, and place it in a pot with water, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- While the beef is cooking, blend the plum tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero, and half an onion until smooth.
- Chop the remaining half of the onion finely for sautéing.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped onions, and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the blended tomato and pepper mixture along with additional black pepper, and boil for about 5 minutes.
- Add the tender beef and beef stock to the saucepan, and stir to combine. Add more broth if needed for desired consistency.
- Season the stew with thyme, bouillon powder, curry powder, and adjust salt to taste.
- Cover and let it simmer on medium-low for about 10 minutes.
Serving
- Serve hot with rice, crispy plantains, or warm bread.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate beef with spices and olive oil before cooking. Use a pressure cooker for faster cooking.