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Mafe/Maafe (Senegalese Peanut Stew)
Mafe (or Maafe) is an authentic African peanut stew made in a spicy, creamy peanut and tomato sauce. This is one mouthwatering and appetizing dish you would not be able to get enough of!
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
25
mins
Total Time
35
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
African
Servings:
6
Calories:
443
kcal
Author:
Tayo Oredola
Ingredients
2
lbs
stew beef
½
cup
peanut butter
1
red bell pepper
2
tbsp
tomato paste
1
onion
1
tbsp
bouillon powder
1
tsp
cayenne pepper
¼
cup
olive oil
1
tsp
salt
to taste
1
tsp
black pepper
1
cup
water
2
cups
stock/broth
Instructions
Wash beef and cut into smaller pieces.
Pour olive oil into a pan on medium heat.
Add beef, ½ tsp of black pepper, and a pinch of salt, and saute for 8-10 minutes.
Chop the onions and bell pepper.
Add onions and red bell pepper and saute for 3 minutes.
Add tomato paste and stir.
Cook for about 5 minutes.
Add water, stock, and bouillon, cayenne pepper and salt to taste.
Bring to a boil and cook for 5 more minutes.
Add peanut butter and stir till it is dissolved.
Let it cook till it thickens, roughly 2-5 minutes.
Serve with cauliflower rice and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe serves 6 and contains 6 net carbs per serving.
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:
443
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
8
g
|
Protein:
39
g
|
Fat:
29
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
94
mg
|
Sodium:
812
mg
|
Potassium:
744
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
827
IU
|
Vitamin C:
27
mg
|
Calcium:
32
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg