Congolese Ngombe

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: ground peanuts

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and offers a similar texture.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley provides a similar flavor and is often less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced beef and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes and green bell pepper; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Mix in peanut butter, ensuring it's well combined with the beef and vegetables.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and coriander; stir well.

Cover and cook on low heat for 1-1.5 hours, until beef is tender.

Add lime juice and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Serve with rice or plantains, wrapped in banana leaves if desired.

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