Nigerian Beef and Tomato Stew

Instructions

1. 1

   Put the red bell peppers, tomatoes, and half of the onion into a blender. Puree until smooth and set aside.

2. 2

   In a pot, place beef cubes, remaining chopped onion, salt, and 150 ml water. Boil on medium heat for 15 minutes until meat is tender.

3. 3

   In another deep pan, heat the vegetable oil on medium heat. Pour in the pepper puree and fry for 10 minutes until oil rises to the top.

4. 4

   Stir in tomato paste and garlic-ginger paste. Cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly darkened.

5. 5

   Add cooked beef cubes and their meat broth to the sauce. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes until thick, dark red, and bubbling gently.

6. 6

   Remove from heat when the stew turns thick and shiny. Ladle over hot plain rice or boiled yam to serve.