Tigadèguèna (Beef and Peanut Stew)
Main CourseMali

TigadèguènaBeef and Peanut Stew

A rich Malian-style stew of beef simmered in tomato and peanut sauce until tender and deeply savory. The sauce cooks down to a smooth, nutty finish that is hearty enough to serve as the centerpiece of a meal.

Prep

20m

Cook

1h 30m

Serves

4

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Estimated

Nutrition

Per serving
890kcal

Calories

61g

Protein

61g

Fat

29g

Carbs

Estimated per serving from the base recipe. Actual nutrition may vary.

Before you start

Ingredients

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4

Stew

  • 800g
    Beef Shoulder (cut into large chunks)
  • 200g
    Peanut Butter
  • 300g
    Tomato (finely chopped)
  • 60g
    Tomato Paste
  • 200g
    Onion (finely chopped)
  • 15g
    Garlic (crushed)
  • 40ml
    Vegetable Oil
  • 800ml
    Meat Stock
  • 150g
    Carrot (cut into thin strips)
  • 2pcs
    Bay Leaf
  • 10g
    Salt
  • 4g
    Black Pepper
  • 6g
    Chili Powder

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Method

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6 steps
  1. 01

    Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef shoulder and brown it well on all sides.

  2. 02

    Add the onion and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic, tomato paste, and tomato. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the paste darkens slightly.

  3. 03

    Pour in the meat stock and add the carrot, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat.

  4. 04

    Stir in the peanut butter until the sauce is smooth and fully blended.

  5. 05

    Cover and simmer gently until the beef shoulder is very tender and the sauce is thick and glossy.

  6. 06

    Remove the bay leaves and serve hot.

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