Slow-Simmered Tanzanian Beef Stew with Groundnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-20 · Updated 2026-05-20

A hearty East African stew featuring tender beef chunks slow-cooked in a rich, aromatic tomato and groundnut sauce. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 105 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, yellow onions, diced, fresh tomatoes, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, 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 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup roasted groundnuts (peanuts), finely ground
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 3 medium fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a heavy-bottom pot over medium heat. Add 2 diced yellow onions and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 pound beef chuck cubes to the pot and brown on all sides over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes.
4. Step 4: Mix in 3 chopped fresh tomatoes, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes break down.
5. Step 5: Pour in 3 cups water and bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes until beef is tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1/2 cup finely ground roasted groundnuts and cook uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the beef.
7. Step 7: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before serving hot.