# Beef Stew in Peanut Sauce

Recipe by [Marta Kowalczyk](https://fridge.menu/en/u/martakowal)

A rich, slow-cooked beef stew in a smooth peanut sauce.

Servings: 6 · Cook 30 min · Meat

Contains: nuts

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## Ingredients

- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 850 g [Beef](https://fridge.menu/en/i/beef) — trimmed of fat, cubed
- 120 g [Peanut Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/peanut-butter) — crunchy preferred
- 300 ml [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water) — cold
- 100 ml [Tomato Paste](https://fridge.menu/en/i/tomato-paste) — concentrated
- 400 ml [Stock](https://fridge.menu/en/i/stock)
- 1 pinch [Cayenne Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cayenne-pepper)
- 1 tsp [Smoked Paprika](https://fridge.menu/en/i/smoked-paprika)
- 3 pcs [Bay Leaf](https://fridge.menu/en/i/bay-leaf)
- 2 tbsp [Olive Oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black Pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground

## Steps

1. Fry the onion in a pot over medium heat until soft.
2. Increase the heat, add the meat and sear it on high heat.
3. Stir the peanut butter into the cold water and pour it over the meat.
4. Add all the other ingredients.
5. Mix well and leave the dish to simmer, covered, for 1 1/2 – 2 hours. (105 min)
6. Stir occasionally.
7. When the meat is nice and tender, remove and discard the bay leaves.
8. Serve with rice or mashed potato, a good salad and a pinch of fresh herbs.

Published 2026-10-07 · Updated 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/beef-peanut-sauce-stew-q8mbtwug

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