Slow-Simmered Goat Stew with Groundnut Sauce

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 beef recipe, ready in about 130 minutes, pairs goat meat, cut into 1-inch cubes, groundnut (peanut) butter, and red palm oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 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

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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.