Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup peanut oil; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped; 4 -5 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1 inch chunks; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; salt & pepper; 1 teaspoon peanut oil (optional); 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey (optional); 2 small zucchini, trimmed and sliced; ½ cup smooth peanut butter; hot cooked rice or couscous (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ cup peanut oil
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped
4 -5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 large sweet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1 inch chunks
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
salt & pepper
1 teaspoon peanut oil (optional)
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey (optional)
2 small zucchini, trimmed and sliced
½ cup smooth peanut butter
hot cooked rice or couscous (optional)

1
Heat 1/4 cup peanut oil over medium heat in 5 qt pan.
2
Add red pepper flakes, onion, pepper, and garlic.
3
Cook until vegetables are tender.
4
Add ginger, chili powder, and cumin, cook for 1 minute.
5
Add sweet potatoes, tomato paste, salt& pepper.
6
Add enough water to barely cover vegetables and mix well.
7
Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
In a separate pan, heat remaining peanut oil over medium heat.
9
Add ground beef or turkey, sautee until brown.
10
Drain, and transfer to plate until stew is done, then mix in with stew.
11
Add zucchini to stew and cook for another 15 minutes.
12
Place peanut butter in a small bowl, stir in 1 cup of the stewing mixture until smooth.
13
Add peanut butter mixture to the stew.
14
Mix well and cook stew another 15 minutes.
15
Re-season to taste.
16
Serve with hot cooked rice or couscous.

696

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup peanut oil, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato and Peanut 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!

Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

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