Nigerian Beef Stew

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Ingredients

To boil the beef

• 1 lb beef
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

To make the stew

• 3 plum tomatoes
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 habanero pepper
• 1 onion
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup beef stock/broth
• 1 tablespoon bouillon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon curry
• Salt to taste

Instructions

To boil the beef

1. Wash beef and place in a pot.
2. Add water, salt, and black pepper and bring to a boil.
3. After it boils, stir together and let cook for 20-25 minutes.

To make the stew

1. Blend the tomatoes, bell pepper, habanero pepper, and half an onion together.
2. Chop the other half of the onion.
3. Pour olive oil in a pan and when heated, add the chopped onions and stir till wilted.
4. Add the blended tomato and pepper mixture and black pepper and stir.
5. Boil for 5 minutes on medium heat.
6. Add the beef and 1/2 cup of stock and mix together.
7. Add a little more broth if needed, till it has enough of a stew-like consistency.
8. Add the thyme, bouillon powder, and curry. Taste for salt before adding any.
9. Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes on medium-low heat.
10. Serve and enjoy!