Lous African Beef Food

WEST AFRICAN BEEF KABOBS

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, grate the onion until it's finely chopped. Add the peanut butter, tomato paste, olive oil, all spice, salt, crushed red pepper and powdered ginger. Continue to blend until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
• Transfer the sauce from the blender to a large bowl. Add the beef to the sauce and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes to allow the beef to marinade.
• When ready to grill, thread the beef onto wooden or metal skewers. Pour any leftover marinade on top of the beef kabobs.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, and grease the grill with cooking spray.
• Cook on the preheated grill, flipping once, until meat is browned, about 10-15 minutes.

LOU'S AFRICAN BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat oven 325*.
• Heat oil on skillet and brown beef cubes.
• Spoon into a heavy casserole.Add the rest of the ingredients to the casserole and bake at least 2 hours until well done.
• Serve with rice or noodles.
• The olives are superb in this recipe.

AFRICAN BEEF

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the Creamy Peanut Butter and the beef broth until well blended. Set aside.
• Cut stewing beef in 1 1/2 inch cubes.
• Season the meat with salt and pepper.
• In a large saucepan or stew pot, heat the Canola oil over medium heat.
• Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrots.
• Saute until the onions are translucent.
• Add the meat and continue to cook, stirring often, until it is browned on all sides.
• Add the peanut butter and broth mixture, tomatoes and liquid, thyme, and bay leaf.
• Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often for about 1 1/2 hour or until the meat is tender.
• Taste and add salt and pepper if desired. Remove the bay leaf and discard.
• Serve hot over rice.
• Cook on Low for 7 hours if using your slow cooker.