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🍲 Beef and Plantain Stew

A rich and comforting West African-inspired dish that’s both savory and slightly sweet.

🥩 Ingredients:

• 500g beef (stew cuts), chopped
• 2 ripe plantains (peeled and sliced into chunks)
• 2 medium tomatoes (blended or chopped)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 red bell pepper (blended or chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 seasoning cube or bouillon
• Salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 2 tbsp palm oil or vegetable oil
• 3 cups water or beef stock
• Fresh parsley or scent leaf (optional, for garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Season beef with salt, pepper, and half the ginger. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
2. In a pot, heat oil and brown the beef pieces. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, and remaining ginger until fragrant.
4. Add blended tomatoes and bell pepper. Cook down for 10–15 minutes, stirring.
5. Return beef to the pot, add curry powder, seasoning cube, and water or stock. Let simmer for 30 minutes or until meat is tender.
6. Add plantain chunks and cook for another 15 minutes until soft.
7. Adjust salt and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.