Paleo Mafé (Peanut Stew)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Beef Stew Meat
• 1/2 cup Almond Butter
• 6 oz Tomato Paste
• 1 large Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 large Sweet Potato
• 2 medium Carrot
• 4 cups Beef Broth
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Ginger
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 4 cups Cauliflower Rice

Instructions

1. 1Place a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, approximately 350°F (175°C). Add the 2 tbsp of Olive Oil. Once the oil shimmers, add the 1.5 lbs of Beef Stew Meat and brown it on all sides for 5-7 minutes. Remove the browned beef from the pot and set it aside.
2. 2Reduce the heat to medium, approximately 300°F (150°C). Add the diced 1 large Onion (cut into 1/2-inch / 1.25 cm pieces) and the minced 3 cloves of Garlic to the pot. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5-8 minutes.
3. 3Stir in the 6 oz of Tomato Paste, 1/2 cup of Almond Butter, 1 tsp of Ginger, 1 tsp of Smoked Paprika, 1 tsp of Salt, and 1/2 tsp of Black Pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to toast the spices and deepen the flavor.
4. 4Return the browned 1.5 lbs of Beef Stew Meat to the pot. Add the 4 cups of Beef Broth, the peeled and 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubed 1 large Sweet Potato, and the peeled and 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick sliced 2 medium Carrots. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, approximately 350°F (175°C).
5. 5Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, approximately 200°F (93°C), so the stew maintains a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the sweet potatoes and carrots are soft. The internal temperature of the beef should be at least 160°F (71°C) for tenderness.
6. 6While the stew simmers, prepare the 4 cups of Cauliflower Rice. Place the cauliflower rice in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Alternatively, steam it in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5-7 minutes.
7. 7Ladle the hot Paleo Mafé (Peanut Stew) into serving bowls. Serve immediately over the prepared 4 cups of Cauliflower Rice.

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