West African-Inspired Spiced Beef and Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-26 · Updated 2026-06-26

A hearty stew with tender beef chunks and root vegetables, seasoned with warm West African spices for a comforting meal. This African-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 95 minutes, pairs beef stew meat, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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

• 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 14 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and cubed sweet potatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Add back the browned beef, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 3 cups vegetable broth, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 cubed sweet potatoes. Bring to a boil.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; cook uncovered for another 10 minutes until stew thickens slightly.
7. Step 7: Adjust seasoning to taste and serve warm with rice or flatbread.