Description
Dive into the bold and comforting flavors of Nigerian Beef Stew — a hearty and spicy tomato-based dish featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich pepper blend. Perfect for easy dinner nights, Sunday family meals, or prepping your week, this flavorful classic is loaded with tradition, heat, and deep savory notes. Whether you’re after quick dinner ideas, comfort food, or an authentic African stew recipe, this one delivers every time.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs beef chuck or shoulder
4 red bell peppers
3 large tomatoes
1 large onion
1 scotch bonnet pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 bouillon cubes or 2 teaspoons bouillon powder
Salt to taste
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
1. Season beef with salt, curry, thyme, garlic, and bouillon. Boil until tender, reserving the stock.
2. Blend red bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, and scotch bonnet until smooth.
3. Heat oil in a pot, add blended mixture. Fry on medium heat until thickened and darkened.
4. Add curry, thyme, more bouillon, and garlic. Fry a few more minutes.
5. Stir in cooked beef and reserved stock. Simmer on low for 20–30 minutes.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Once oil floats and sauce thickens, it’s ready.
Notes
For a thicker stew, fry the pepper mix longer until the oil separates.
You can mix in some cow tripe or goat meat for a traditional variation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Nigerian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Nigerian stew, African beef stew, spicy tomato stew, easy dinner, comfort food