African Beef Curry

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-1/2 hours

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 12, 2022
This African beef curry recipe is popular with my family and friends. It's from my Aunt Linda, who was a missionary in Nigeria for 45 years. The stew is served on a bed of rice and sprinkled with toppings. I put the bowls of toppings on my large turntable, and everyone can take whatever they want. In addition to the coconut, peanuts and raisins, you could also top the stew with chopped cucumbers, pineapple tidbits or mandarin orange slices.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 small green pepper, chopped
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Hot cooked rice
  • Raisins, chopped salted peanuts and sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.
  2. Serve with rice. Garnish with raisins, peanuts and coconut if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 205 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.