Slow-Cooked Tanzanian Beef with Groundnut Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, creamy peanut sauce seasoned with traditional East African spices for a hearty and comforting meal. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 160 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes, peanut butter, natural, onion, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup peanut butter, natural
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, canned
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 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 pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Cook for 2 minutes to develop flavor.
5. Step 5: Return the browned beef to the pot, add 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, and 1 1/2 tsp salt with 1 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Cover and simmer gently on low heat for 2 hours until beef is tender.
7. Step 7: Stir in 1/2 cup natural peanut butter until fully incorporated and sauce is creamy. Simmer uncovered for another 15 minutes to thicken.
8. Step 8: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving over rice or ugali.