Mafe/Maafe (Senegalese Peanut Stew)
Maafe (also called Mafe) is a thick, creamy West African peanut stew with just the right amount of heat, and it's one of my all-time favorite comfort foods to make for my family. You get incredible rich flavor from the peanut paste and tomatoes, and the whole thing comes together without spending all day in the kitchen.
Servings: 6
Calories: 443kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew beef
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups stock/broth
- pinch of salt to brown the beef
Instructions
- Wash beef and cut into smaller pieces.2 lbs stew beef
- Pour olive oil into a pan on medium heat.¼ cup olive oil
- Add beef, black pepper, and a pinch of salt, and saute for 8-10 minutes.1 teaspoon black pepper, pinch of salt
- Chop the onions and red bell pepper.1 red bell pepper, 1 onion
- Add onions and red bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and stir.2 tablespoon tomato paste
- Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add water, stock, bouillon, cayenne pepper and salt to taste.1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 cup water, 2 cups stock/broth, 1 teaspoon salt
- Bring to a boil and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add peanut butter and stir till it is dissolved.½ cup peanut butter
- Let it cook till it thickens, roughly 2-5 minutes.
- Serve with cauliflower rice and enjoy!
Notes
- If you use beef for your peanut stew, cut it into smaller pieces before sautéing, to cut down on your cooking time.
- You can adjust the cayenne pepper to your desired preference. To increase the heat, add a whole habanero pepper after adding the stock.
- After adding the peanut butter, you can add a little water if the stew is too thick.
- If you prefer chicken, try this African chicken peanut stew. So delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 3mg