Nigerian Beef Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable than beef.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, while sunflower oil is typically cheaper.

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Jalapeños provide heat, while bell peppers are milder and less expensive.

seasoning cubes

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Homemade blends can be healthier and more economical.

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, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and bell peppers, cooking until softened, about 8-10 minutes.

Blend the mixture until smooth, then return to the pot.

Add beef pieces, stirring to coat in the sauce.

Pour in water to cover the beef, then add thyme and bay leaves.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until beef is tender, about 1.5-2 hours.

Add chopped carrots and green beans, cooking for an additional 15-20 minutes.

Season with salt and seasoning cubes to taste, stirring well.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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