Slow-Cooked Kenyan Beef Stew with Peanuts and Sweet Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-23 · Updated 2026-06-23

A hearty and aromatic beef stew simmered slowly with peanuts and sweet potatoes, capturing the rich flavors of Kenyan home cooking. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, sweet potatoes, peanut butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 5, 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

• 700 g, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed (about 400 g) sweet potatoes
• 3 tbsp, smooth peanut butter
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger root
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped, for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 700 g beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for 6-8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger root. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground coriander, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
4. Step 4: Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in 3 cups beef broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours until the beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Add 2 peeled and cubed medium sweet potatoes and 3 tbsp smooth peanut butter to the pot. Stir well, cover again, and cook for an additional 30 minutes until sweet potatoes are soft and the stew is creamy.
6. Step 6: Season with 1.5 tsp salt and 1 tsp black pepper, stir, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.