WEST AFRICAN BEEF STEW

West African Beef Stew image

"My husband and I run a dorm for missionaries' children, who live and work with us in Yamoussoukro while their parents work in the interior. This traditional African dish is easy to Ameericanize and tastes great."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium onions, sliced
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup water
4 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
4 cups shredded cabbage
2 medium green peppers, julienned
1 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Cayenne pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, brown steak and onions in oil. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes or until meat is tender. , Stir in the cabbage, green peppers and zucchini. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Just before serving, stir in peanut butter and sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with rice if desired. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Just before serving, stir in peanut butter and sprinkle with cayenne. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 628mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges