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Viral Nigerian Beef Stew Recipe

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Rich, bold, and deeply flavorful—this Nigerian Beef Stew is a beloved West African dish made with tender beef simmered in a spicy, vibrant red pepper and tomato sauce, perfect with rice, yams, or plantains.

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg beef (chuck or stewing beef), cut into chunks
  • 3 red bell peppers, deseeded
  • 3 scotch bonnet peppers (adjust to taste)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 400 g canned tomatoes
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tsp chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder (optional)
  • 1 tsp oregano (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp thyme (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil the beef: In a pot, season beef with salt, bouillon, and some chopped onions. Add water and boil until the beef is tender. Reserve the broth and set the beef aside.
  2. Blend the stew base: In a blender, combine red bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, canned tomatoes, and the onion. Blend until smooth.
  3. Fry the stew: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the blended pepper mixture. Fry for 15–20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and darkens.
  4. Simmer with beef: Add the cooked beef and some reserved beef broth to the pot. Stir in optional curry powder, oregano, and thyme if using. Simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until rich and well blended.
  5. Final seasonings: Taste and adjust with more bouillon or salt if needed. Cook until the oil rises to the top and the stew reaches desired consistency.
  6. Serve: Serve hot over white rice, boiled yams, or fried plantains.

Notes

  • Adjust scotch bonnet quantity for heat preference; omit seeds for milder flavor.
  • For deeper flavor, marinate the beef with spices before boiling.
  • This stew freezes well—great for meal prep or make-ahead dishes.
  • Best enjoyed after resting for a few hours as flavors deepen over time.

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