🎼 Perfect partnerRoasted Butternut Squash and Lentil Curry
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Oven + stovetop — no fighting over heatShares 5 ingredients (garlic, powder, curry)
👨🍳 Instructions
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Finely chop the Roma tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves (or pulse in a food processor)
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You can also finely chop the vegetables by hand.
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Cut the beef into large pieces and season with the salt.
4
In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring 3 cups of water and the beef bouillon cubes to a boil.
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Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes.
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The reserved broth adds flavor to the finished stew.
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If red palm oil is unavailable, another cooking oil may be substituted.
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Add the tomato paste and cook for about 30 seconds until slightly sweet and fragrant.
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Add the vegetable mixture and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until much of the moisture has evaporated.
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Return the beef to the pot and add the paprika, Cajun seasoning and curry powder. Season with salt and pepper.
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Pour in the reserved beef cooking liquid and bring the stew to a boil.
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Simmering allows the flavors to meld and the beef to become even more tender.
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Fufu provides a traditional East African accompaniment.
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You're all done!
Enjoy your fall is in the air: how to make a delicious african beef stew — and don't forget to share.
