Description
Mafe, also called Maafe, is a traditional Senegalese peanut stew made with beef in a creamy, spicy peanut and tomato sauce. Perfect for a hearty meal!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs stew beef
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups stock/broth
- Pinch of salt (to brown the beef)
Instructions
- Wash beef and cut into smaller pieces.
- Pour olive oil into a pan on medium heat.
- Add beef, black pepper, and a pinch of salt; sauté for 8–10 minutes.
- Chop onions and red bell pepper, then add to pan; sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste and stir; cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add water, stock, bouillon, cayenne pepper, and salt to taste; bring to a boil and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add peanut butter and stir until dissolved; cook until thickened, roughly 2–5 minutes.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or your choice of side.
Notes
- This recipe serves 6 and contains 6 net carbs per serving.
- Cut beef into smaller pieces before sautéing to reduce cooking time.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to your heat preference; add a habanero for more spice.
- If the stew is too thick after adding peanut butter, add a little water.
- Try chicken for an African chicken peanut stew variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stew
- Cuisine: African