Hearty beef and vegetable stew in a thick, savoury peanut sauce enriched with tomatoes and root vegetables.
Instructions
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Brown beef cubes in vegetable oil in a large pot over high heat. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté onion and garlic until golden. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste, cook for eight minutes.
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Stir in peanut butter and beef stock, whisking until smooth and fully incorporated.
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Return beef to the pot. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, salt, and cayenne pepper.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for forty-five minutes until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
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The sauce should be thick and glossy. Serve over rice or with gozo.
Did You Know?
Mafé crossed into Central Africa from West Africa through trade routes and has become fully adopted.
The Story Behind Mafé
Mafé is a rich peanut stew that migrated to Central Africa along Sahelian trade routes, becoming a beloved staple. Beef is browned and simmered with sweet potatoes, carrots, and cabbage in a thick peanut and tomato sauce. The dish exemplifies how culinary traditions flow across African borders.
On the Calendar: A regular lunch dish, especially popular during the cooler harmattan season.
Then & Now: Central African versions tend to be spicier and heavier on palm oil than their West African cousins.
Legacy: Mafé is proof that the best dishes know no borders — adopted, adapted, and loved across Central Africa.
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