West African Beef, Plantain, And Okra Stew Recipe

Name: West African Beef, Plantain, And Okra Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 8 garlic cloves, sliced; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds, divided; 1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 1/4 pounds); 4 cups unsalted beef stock; 1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained; 3 cups (1/2-inch-thick) slices okra (about 10 ounces); 1 large green plantain, peeled and cubed; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
8 garlic cloves, sliced
1 tablespoon mustard seeds, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 cups (1-inch) cubed peeled sweet potato (about 1 1/4 pounds)
4 cups unsalted beef stock
1 (28-ounce) can plum tomatoes, drained
3 cups (1/2-inch-thick) slices okra (about 10 ounces)
1 large green plantain, peeled and cubed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Heat a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat. Sprinkle beef with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Add half of beef to pan; cook 4 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining 1 tablespoon oil and beef.
2
Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and garlic; cook 3 minutes or until soft, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add 2 teaspoons mustard seeds, coriander, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon salt, beef, sweet potato, stock, and tomatoes; stir to break up tomatoes. Cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 25 minutes. Stir in okra and plantain; simmer an additional 25 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon mustard seeds and fresh cilantro.

1064

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, West African Beef, Plantain, And Okra 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.

West African Beef, Plantain, And Okra Stew

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