Fried Plantain and Groundnut Sauce with Braised Beef

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Sweet fried plantains served with tender braised beef in a creamy, spicy Cameroonian groundnut peanut sauce. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs ripe plantains, peeled and sliced, vegetable oil, beef chuck, cut into cubes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 700 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup, divided vegetable oil
• 500 g beef chuck, cut into cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup ground peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
• 2 cups water
• 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 large sliced ripe plantains and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and caramelized. Remove and drain on paper towels.
2. Step 2: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 500 g beef chuck cubes to the pot and brown on all sides for 7-8 minutes.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 cup crushed tomatoes, cooking for 3 minutes until thickened.
5. Step 5: Mix 1/2 cup natural ground peanut butter with 2 cups water until smooth. Pour into the pot with beef along with 1 small finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 to 1.5 hours until beef is tender and sauce is thick and creamy.
7. Step 7: Serve the tender peanut-braised beef alongside the fried plantains for a balance of savory and sweet flavors.