West African Groundnut Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. chili powder
1 clove garlic, minced
6 c. water
1/2 c. chunky peanut butter
2 lb. beef cubes (1-inch or smaller), rolled in flour
4 medium onions, sliced
3/4 c. tomato paste
red pepper (if desired)
2 Tbsp. oil

Preparation

In large heavy kettle, heat oil; add meat.
When meat is browned, add onion, garlic, nutmeg, chili powder, sliced onion, tomato paste, water and red pepper.
Simmer until meat is tender. A half hour before serving, heat peanut butter and oil in small saucepan.
Stir over medium heat 5 minutes.
Add beef stew and simmer over low heat 20 minutes.
Serve over rice.