# African Beef Stew · RecipesXpert

African Beef Stew · RecipesXpert takes 1 hr 10 min (15 min prep, 55 min cooking) and serves 4.

Recipe by recipesxpert.com · original: https://recipesxpert.com/african-beef-stew/  
Cuisine: African · Dish: Soups & stews, Meat & poultry mains  
On Meez: https://meezenplace.app/recipes/african-beef-stew-recipe (with step-by-step Cook Mode)

African Beef Stew brings slow-simmered beef in a spicy tomato-pepper sauce that tastes authentic and comforting, with simple steps at home.

## Ingredients (serves 4)

- 1 lb beef
- 1½ cups water
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (for boiling)
- ½ teaspoon salt (for boiling)
- 3 plum tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 habanero pepper
- 1 onion
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup beef stock/broth
- 1 tablespoon bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (for stew)
- ½ teaspoon curry
- salt to taste

## Steps

1. Add beef, water, black pepper, and salt to a pot, and bring to a boil
2. Reduce heat and simmer until beef is tender
3. Blend tomatoes, red bell pepper, habanero, and onion until smooth and pourable
4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat
5. Carefully add the blended mixture and fry until thicker and richer-smelling
6. Stir in beef stock, bouillon powder, thyme, black pepper, curry, and salt, then simmer to combine
7. Add boiled beef and simmer until the sauce coats the meat and turns glossy
8. Rest for 5 minutes
9. Serve hot with rice, plantains, or yams

## Good to know

### Swaps

- No habanero pepper? Use a scotch bonnet or a small chili of your choice, adjusting amount to taste.
- No beef stock? Dissolve an extra teaspoon of bouillon powder in 0.5 cup water instead.

### Storing it

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until steaming hot.

### Making it ahead

The stew can be made up to 3 days ahead and kept covered in the fridge; flavor deepens as it sits.