Senegalese Mafé
Rich peanut stew with tender beef and aromatic vegetables
Ingredients
Instructions
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Brown the meatSeason beef cubes with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown the meat on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
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Sauté the aromaticsIn the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to remove the raw flavor.
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Create the peanut baseAdd the diced tomatoes and cook for 3-4 minutes. Whisk in the peanut butter, gradually adding the beef broth to create a smooth sauce. Return the beef to the pot, add bay leaves and the whole scotch bonnet pepper (if using). Bring to a simmer.
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Slow cook the stewReduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally to prevent the peanut sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot. The beef should begin to become tender and the sauce will thicken.
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Add the vegetablesAdd the carrots, sweet potatoes, and cabbage to the pot. Continue to simmer, covered, for another 30-45 minutes until the vegetables and meat are tender. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little water or broth.
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Final seasoningRemove the bay leaves and the scotch bonnet pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as needed. The sauce should be rich, nutty, and savory with a silky texture.
Nutritional Information
650
Calories
per serving
42
Protein
g
35
Carbohydrates
g
38
Total Fat
g
12
Saturated Fat
g
8
Fiber
g
12
Sugar
g
780
Sodium
mg
25
Vitamin C
% DV
35
Iron
% DV
Senegalese Mafé is Also Known As
Mafé, Maafe, Groundnut Stew, West African Peanut Stew or Sauce d'Arachide
