Malian Tiguadèguèna — Peanut Beef Stew

1–3 minutes

A Malian groundnut stew with beef, tomato and vegetables, served with rice.

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Meat chunks in pale groundnut sauce with whole red and yellow peppers and a smooth white starch mound on a white plate.

Tiguadèguèna is part of the wider West African family of groundnut stews, with Mali known for versions combining peanut paste, tomato, meat and vegetables.

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Prep
20 minutes
Cook
1 hour 20 minutes
Serves
6

The recipe

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Ingredients

Method

  1. Brown beef lightly in oil and remove.

  2. Cook onion, tomato paste and tomatoes until reduced and fragrant.

  3. Return beef, add water or stock and simmer 35 minutes.

  4. Whisk peanut butter with hot broth until smooth, then stir it into the pot with sweet potato, cabbage and chili.

  5. Simmer 25–30 minutes, stirring often, until the beef and vegetables are tender and the sauce is thick.

Chef’s notes

Peanut sauces scorch easily, so use moderate heat and stir regularly once the groundnuts are added.

Substitutions

Lamb or chicken can replace beef. Pumpkin can replace sweet potato.

Serve with

Steamed rice or millet

Storage

Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently, adding water if the sauce has thickened.

Allergens

Contains peanuts.

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