How to make it
5 steps. Take it one step at a time.
Heat the vegetable oil
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.
8 minAdd the chopped onion and sauté
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.
6 minStir in the tomato paste
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to slightly darken. Add the browned beef back into the pot.
2 minWhisk together the peanut butter
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.
3 minBring the stew to a boil
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.
1 hr
A little kitchen wisdom
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.
