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!
Servings: 6
Calories: 443kcal
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: 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