Mafe (Senegalese Beef Stew) Recipe

Name: Mafe (Senegalese Beef Stew)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter; 2 cups stock (your choice, preferably unsalted); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup green bell pepper, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 cayenne pepper, seeded and chopped (or other or more); 1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped; 2 lbs beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1 and 1/2-inch cubes; salt and pepper; 2 cups tomatoes, peeled and diced (or one 14 and 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes with liquid); 1 sprig thyme; 1 bay leaf

Servings: persons

1/2 cup peanut butter
2 cups stock (your choice, preferably unsalted)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup green bell pepper, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 cayenne pepper, seeded and chopped (or other or more)
1 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
2 lbs beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1 and 1/2-inch cubes
salt and pepper
2 cups tomatoes, peeled and diced (or one 14 and 1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes with liquid)
1 sprig thyme
1 bay leaf

1
Whisk together peanut butter and stock and reserve.
2
Season the meat with salt and pepper.
3
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
4
Brown the meat well on all sides; do not crowd the meat; saute in batches if necessary.
5
Remove meat and keep warm.
6
Add the onion, garlic, peppers, and carrots to the pan and saute until the onions are translucent.
7
Add the peanut butter and broth mixture, scraping all the brown bits up from the bottom and sides of the pan.
8
Return the reserved meat (and any juices) to the pan with the tomatoes and their liquid, the thyme and bay leaf.
9
Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for about 1 hour or until the meat is tender.
10
Taste for seasoning.
11
Remove the thyme sprig and the bay leaf and discard.
12
Serve hot over rice.

1064

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 cups stock (your choice, preferably unsalted), 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 cup chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Mafe (Senegalese Beef 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mafe (Senegalese Beef Stew)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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