Ingredients
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5 tablespoons oil, divided
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2 lbs beef, cut into 1 inch cubes
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1/2 cup flour
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1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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5 -6 cups water
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1 teaspoon red pepper (or less, to taste)
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3/4 cup tomato sauce
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peas and carrots
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steamed rice
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hot sauce
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4 medium onions, sliced
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1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
Instructions
- In a large heavy kettle, heat 3 tablespoons oil.
- Roll beef cubes in flour, then brown in hot oil.
- While this is cooking, add nutmeg and chili powder.
- When meat is browned, add onion, garlic, water, red pepper to taste, and tomato sauce.
- Simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour.
- If desired, add carrots and peas while stew is simmering.
- A few minutes before serving, heat peanut butter and remaining 2 tablespoons oil (this can be done in the microwave).
- Stir peanut butter mixture into beef stew over low heat.
- Let simmer 15 minutes, until peanut butter is absorbed.
- Serve over steamed rice with hot sauce on the side.