Nigerian-Inspired Spiced Goat Stew

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

A rich and aromatic stew featuring tender goat meat, tomatoes, and a blend of Nigerian spices, served with fluffy jollof rice. This Nigerian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs goat meat, tomatoes, onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 1.5 lbs goat meat
• 4 medium, chopped tomatoes
• 2 large, diced onions
• 2, seeded and diced bell peppers
• 2 tbsp grated ginger
• 1, finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper
• 4 cups stock
• 2 cups cooked jollof rice
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1.5 lbs goat meat, 2 large diced onions, and 2 tbsp grated ginger — sauté for 5 minutes until browned.
2. Step 2: Add 4 chopped tomatoes, 2 seeded and diced bell peppers, 1 finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper, 4 cups stock, 1 tsp ground crayfish, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until meat is tender.
3. Step 3: Season with salt and pepper. Serve over 2 cups of cooked jollof rice, garnished with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lime juice.