Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
8 piece

Stewing Beef

Medium

5 unit

Roma Tomatoes

Medium

2 unit

Scotch Bonnet Peppers

1 unit

Red Bell Pepper

1 unit

Onion

1.5 tbsp

Vegetable Oil

0.5 tsp

Curry powder

1 pinch

Thyme

2 unit

Bouillon Cubes

1 tsp

Chilli powder

1 tsp

Salt

To Taste

Step 1
~5 min

Wash and season the beef with onion, salt, seasoning cube, and chilli flakes.

Step 2
~5 min

Boil the beef until soft, reserving the stock.

Step 3
~5 min

Wash and blend tomatoes, scotch bonnet peppers, and bell pepper.

Step 4
~5 min

Boil the blended mixture until excess water evaporates.

Step 5
~5 min

Heat vegetable oil in a pot.

Step 6
~5 min

Fry the beef until brown and set aside.

Step 7
~5 min

Fry the chopped onions until translucent.

Step 8
~5 min

Pour in the boiled tomato/pepper mix and fry for 8-10 minutes.

Step 9
~5 min

Add the reserved beef stock and fried beef.

Step 10
~5 min

Stir and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 11
~5 min

Add salt, seasoning cube, curry powder, and thyme.

Step 12
~5 min

Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 13
~5 min

Serve hot with white rice, bread, plantain, yam, pasta, or any other carbohydrate.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of scotch bonnet peppers to control the heat level.

Allow the stew to simmer for a longer time to deepen the flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with white rice, pounded yam, or plantain.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Fried plantains

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Nigeria

Cultural Significance

A staple dish in Nigerian cuisine, often served at gatherings and celebrations.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
Weddings

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Family meal
Celebration
Weekend cooking

Popularity Score

75/100

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