Description
Indulge in the rich and vibrant flavors of this Viral Nigerian Beef Stew Recipe, a staple of West African cuisine. This hearty dish features tender beef slow-cooked in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce, making it a perfect centerpiece for family dinners or special occasions. The aromatic blend of fresh ingredients, including red bell peppers and scotch bonnet peppers, delivers a delightful kick that balances beautifully with the savory beef. Pair it with rice, yams, or fried plantains for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg beef (chuck or stewing beef), cut into chunks
- 3 red bell peppers, deseeded
- 3 scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium onion
- 400 g canned tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a pot, season the beef with salt and bouillon powder. Add chopped onions and enough water to cover the beef. Boil until tender and set aside.
- Blend red bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, canned tomatoes, and onion until smooth.
- In the same pot, heat vegetable oil and fry the blended mixture for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in the cooked beef along with some reserved broth; let simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot over rice, yams, or fried plantains.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: West African
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg