African beef stew in tomato sauce with spices and Peacock rice

Name: African beef stew in tomato sauce with spices and Peacock rice
Ingredients: 300 gr of Peacock Thai Jasmine rice for serving; 1 ½ lb flank steak (680 g), cut into strips; 5 plum tomatoes, chopped, divided; 2 red bell peppers, chopped; ½ red onion, chopped; ½ red onion, sliced; 2 habanero peppers, chopped; 6 cloves garlic; 12 oz tomato paste (340 g); 1 tablespoon salt, plus 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 ½ teaspoons black pepper, divided; ½ cup water (120 mL); 1 cup vegetable oil (240 mL); 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 2 cubes beef bouillon; 1 bay leaf; fried plantain; scallion, for serving; fresh parsley, for serving

4.0 / 5 (4 votes)

By Peacock Rice

Last updated: 26/09/2025

Elaboration

1 - Step 1
In a food processor or blender, combine 4 chopped plum tomatoes, red bell peppers, chopped red onion, habanero peppers, garlic cloves, tomato paste, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and water. Puree until smooth.
2 - Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3 - Step 3
Add the remaining tomato, sliced onion, remaining salt, and remaining pepper. Sauté until fragrant
4 - Step 4
Add steak, rosemary, paprika, curry powder, and bouillon cubes. Cook until the steak is golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
5 - Step 5
Add the blended tomato and pepper mixture and the bay leaf.
6 - Step 6
Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer at low heat for 20 minutes, until the stew has thickened.
7 - Step 7
Fish out the bay leaf.
8 - Step 8
Remove stew from heat and let sit 10 minutes.
9 - Step 9
Serve with Peacock Thai Jasmine rice and fried plantains. Garnish with scallions and parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

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