Description
This Nigerian Beef Stew recipe is rich in flavor and easy to make. It’s a classic dish perfect for serving with rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add curry powder, thyme, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the tomato sauce and beef broth. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return the browned beef to the pot.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the rich Nigerian beef stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, you can marinate the beef overnight.
- Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
- This Nigerian beef stew is delicious served with white rice, jollof rice, or fried plantains.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
