{"id":"mafe_3038977cbc","slug":"mafe-west-african-peanut-stew","title":"Mafé (West African Peanut Stew)","description":"A rich, savory, and deeply comforting West African stew featuring tender beef and root vegetables simmered in a creamy, spiced peanut butter and tomato sauce.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":60,"totalMinutes":75,"activeMinutes":25},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"500g beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes","name":"Beef Chuck","quantity":500,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.1,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cubed","notes":"chuck or stew meat","group":"Protein","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"2 tablespoons vegetable oil","name":"Vegetable Oil","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"liquid","notes":"for searing","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 large yellow onion, finely chopped","name":"Yellow Onion","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"chopped","notes":"yellow or red","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"3 garlic cloves, minced","name":"Garlic","quantity":3,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"clove","form":"minced","notes":"","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated","name":"Ginger","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"grated","notes":"fresh","group":"Aromatics","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"100g tomato paste","name":"Tomato Paste","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"paste","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"150g creamy peanut butter","name":"Peanut Butter","quantity":150,"unit":"g","usQuantity":5.3,"usUnit":"oz","form":"creamy","notes":"unsweetened","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"500ml beef broth","name":"Beef broth","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"2 1/8","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"","group":"Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed","name":"Sweet Potato","quantity":300,"unit":"g","usQuantity":10.6,"usUnit":"oz","form":"cubed","notes":"large","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"2 large carrots, peeled and sliced","name":"Carrots","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"large","group":"Vegetables","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-11","original":"1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper","name":"Cayenne Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-12","original":"Salt and black pepper to taste","name":"Black Pepper","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"crystals","notes":"to taste","group":"Seasoning","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the cubed beef and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.","group":"Searing","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":8,"sourceTitle":"Searing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.","group":"Aromatics","title":"Add the chopped onion and sauté","timerMinutes":6,"sourceTitle":"Aromatics"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to slightly darken. Add the browned beef back into the pot.","group":"Base","title":"Stir in the tomato paste","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Base"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter with 1 cup of the beef broth until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot along with the remaining broth, salt, pepper, and cayenne.","group":"Sauce","title":"Whisk together the peanut butter","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Sauce"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the sweet potato and carrots, then simmer for another 20-30 minutes until the vegetables and meat are tender and the sauce has thickened.","group":"Simmering","title":"Bring the stew to a boil","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Simmering"}],"notes":"Authentic Mafé (or Maafe) is best served over a bed of fluffy white rice or couscous. For the most traditional flavor, use natural, unsweetened peanut butter.","cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["West African","Senegalese"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["braise","simmer","saute"],"equipment":["Dutch oven","Whisk","Vegetable peeler"],"diet":["high_protein","dairy_free"],"allergens":["peanuts"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Approximately 450g per serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Mafé actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld. Store in an airtight container."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in the refrigerator. The sauce may thicken significantly; add a splash of water when reheating.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent the peanut sauce from scorching."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fmafe_3038977cbc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c4276459-ab94-4c92-ab0b-12b097aba8e9","imageAlt":"Mafé (West African Peanut Stew) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["peanut","stew","beef","comfort food","high protein","dairy free"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Mafé (West African Peanut Stew)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T22:17:11.544Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T22:17:11.544Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_17142e2daf","slug":"asida-traditional-african-porridge","title":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge)","description":"A thick, smooth, cooked flour pudding popular across North and East Africa, typically served with melted butter and honey or date syrup for a comforting breakfast.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Sudanese","Libyan"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_17142e2daf%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e46cb0f8-07cd-453d-8e07-df1274fe8fc9","imageAlt":"Asida (Traditional African Porridge) — recipe cover","tags":["porridge","traditional","sweet","dough","filling","soft"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_e6582a3999","slug":"firfir-ethiopian-breakfast-fit-fit","title":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit)","description":"A classic savory Ethiopian breakfast made with torn pieces of injera soaked in a spicy, flavorful sauce of berbere spice, aromatics, and spiced clarified butter.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian","Eritrean"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e6582a3999%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f2f625e4-ee9c-425d-8c20-8e0103664b3e","imageAlt":"Firfir (Ethiopian Breakfast Fit-fit) — recipe cover","tags":["firfir","ethiopian","spicy","breakfast","injera","african"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":10,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_18a4e55c12","slug":"kitfo-ethiopian-minced-beef","title":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef)","description":"A traditional Ethiopian delicacy featuring finely minced lean beef seasoned with spicy mitmita and rich, aromatic niter kibbeh (spiced clarified butter).","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"African","specific":["Ethiopian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","gluten_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_18a4e55c12%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=aeedadce-d5d5-4aa2-aa31-f13472950759","imageAlt":"Kitfo (Ethiopian Minced Beef) — recipe cover","tags":["beef","spicy","ethiopian","kitfo","high-protein","african-cuisine"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":4}]}