Slow-Simmered Goat Stew with Groundnut Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

A rich and hearty Ghanaian goat stew slowly cooked in a flavorful groundnut (peanut) sauce, perfect for a comforting meal. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs goat meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, groundnut (peanut) butter, red palm oil 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 pounds goat meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup groundnut (peanut) butter
• 3 tablespoons red palm oil
• 1 large (about 1 cup) onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 3 medium (about 1 1/2 cups) fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried smoked chili peppers, crushed
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons of red palm oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 pounds of goat meat cubes and brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large finely chopped onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 chopped medium fresh tomatoes and 1 teaspoon crushed dried smoked chili peppers; cook for 7 minutes until the tomatoes break down and the mixture thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup of groundnut (peanut) butter and 3 cups of vegetable broth to the pot, whisking to combine the peanut butter smoothly into the sauce.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup of water, season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, then bring the stew to a gentle boil.
6. Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 1 hour and 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the goat meat is tender and the sauce is thickened.
7. Step 7: Just before serving, stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro for a fresh herbal note.