Spicy Ndolé Stew with Peanut and Bitterleaf

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A rich and spicy Cameroonian stew combining tender beef, peanut butter, and bitterleaf greens for a deeply satisfying meal. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, pairs beef stew meat, bitterleaf, 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 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 4 African cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp palm oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb beef stew meat, cooking over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes until browned on all sides.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 finely chopped red chili peppers and cook for 2 minutes until the aroma develops.
  4. Step 4: Add 1/2 cup peanut butter and 4 cups water, stirring to dissolve the peanut butter into a smooth sauce.
  5. Step 5: Mix in 2 cups chopped bitterleaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until beef is tender and the sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Optional: Fold in 1/2 cup flaked smoked fish during the last 10 minutes for added depth of flavor.

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