Mafe (Peanut Butter Stew) Recipe

Name: Mafe (Peanut Butter Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 large onion, minced; 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1 1/2 cups cold water; 1/3 cup tomato paste; 2 cups hot water; 4 large carrots, scraped and cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion, minced
2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups cold water
1/3 cup tomato paste
2 cups hot water
4 large carrots, scraped and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan, add the onion, and cook over medium heat until it is translucent.
2
Add the meat and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly browned on all sides.
3
In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with the cold water and pour it over the meat.
4
Dilute the tomato paste with the hot water, pour the liquid over the stew, and stir well to make sure all the ingredients are well mixed.
5
Add the remaining ingredients, lower the heat, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, or until the meat is tender.
6
Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
7
Serve hot over white rice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 large onion, minced, 2 pounds lamb stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and more.

Yes, Mafe (Peanut Butter Stew) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mafe (Peanut Butter Stew)

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