West African Groundnut Stew Recipe

Name: West African Groundnut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs chicken thighs; 1 12 lbs chicken legs; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons ground red pepper or 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes; 1 cup peanut butter (smooth kind); cooked mashed sweet potatoes; cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs chicken thighs
1 12 lbs chicken legs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ground red pepper or 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
1 cup peanut butter (smooth kind)
cooked mashed sweet potatoes
cooked rice

1
In a large Dutch oven, brown chicken in vegetable oil until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
2
Set aside, reserve drippings.
3
Add beef, onion and green pepper to drippings.
4
Cook until beef is well browned and onion is translucent.
5
Drain off fat.
6
Stir in undrained tomatoes, salt and red pepper.
7
Bring to a boil, reduce heat.
8
Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
9
Add chicken and simmer 20 minutes more.
10
In a small saucepan, melt peanut butter over low heat.
11
Stir into chicken mixture.
12
Return mixture to a boil then reduce heat.
13
Cover; simmer 20 minutes more.
14
Skim off fat.
15
Serve with mashed sweet potatoes or hot cooked rice.

819

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Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs chicken thighs, 1 12 lbs chicken legs, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed, and more.

Yes, West African Groundnut 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.

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West African Groundnut Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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