EGUSI STEW

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Provided by BaconTastesGood

Categories Stew

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup peanut oil
2 lbs stewing beef
1/2 lb peeled deveined shrimp
1 large onion, chopped
28 ounces chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 cup ground pumpkin seeds (egusi)
1 lb frozen chopped spinach
2 tablespoons beef base
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
red pepper, to taste

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet and add beef until browned but not cooked. Transfer beef to a dutch over or pot.
Cover beef with water, add beef base and stir.
Add remaining ingredients except egusi, bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
Add egusi.
Simmer for at least an hour, possibly more. Add water to thin or more egusi to thicken the stew. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1141.3, Fat 88.4, SaturatedFat 25.9, Cholesterol 262.4, Sodium 402.4, Carbohydrate 23.4, Fiber 8, Sugar 8.7, Protein 68.5