Paleo Mafé (Beef Stew)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Beef Stew Meat
• 4 cups Cauliflower Rice
• 2 tbsp Red Palm Oil
• 1 large Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 1 inch Ginger
• 4 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 28oz can Diced Tomatoes
• 4 cups Beef Broth
• 1/2 cup Sweet Potato Peanut Butter (sunflower butter)
• 1/4 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Pat the 2 lbs of Beef Stew Meat dry with paper towels. Season all sides of the beef with the 1 tsp of Salt and the 1/2 tsp of Black Pepper.
2. 2Heat the 2 tbsp of Red Palm Oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it shimmers, reaching approximately 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the seasoned 2 lbs of Beef Stew Meat to the hot oil and brown it on all sides until a deep brown crust forms, which will take about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
3. 3Add the 1 large Onion, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces, to the pot. Cook, stirring often, over medium-high heat until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the 4 cloves of Garlic, minced, and the 1 inch of Ginger, grated, and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
4. 4Stir in the 4 tbsp of Tomato Paste and cook, stirring, for 1 minute until it darkens slightly. Add the 1 28oz can of Diced Tomatoes with their juices and stir to combine thoroughly.
5. 5Pour in the 4 cups of Beef Broth and add the 1/2 cup of Sweet Potato Peanut Butter (sunflower butter). Stir continuously over medium heat until the sunflower butter is completely dissolved and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the 1/4 small Scotch Bonnet Pepper, finely minced.
6. 6Return the browned 2 lbs of Beef Stew Meat to the pot. Bring the stew to a gentle simmer over medium heat, reaching approximately 200°F (95°C). Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and let it simmer for at least 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender when pierced with a fork. Check occasionally to ensure the stew is not sticking to the bottom of the pot.
7. 7While the stew simmers, heat the 4 cups of Cauliflower Rice in a microwave-safe bowl or a skillet over medium heat until it is hot throughout, about 3-5 minutes.
8. 8Serve the hot Paleo Mafé immediately over the prepared 4 cups of Cauliflower Rice.

Related Guides