African Lamb And Peanut Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
• 2 lbs boneless lamb butt, cut into 1 in cubes
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, shelled

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, heat 1 tablespoons of the oil on high heat. when hot, add the lamb cubes and cook until soft. stir in the garlic, curry powder, coriander, cumin, and crushed red pepper. cook 1 minute. add ginger, cinnamon, bay leaf, salt, chicken broth, and tomato paste.
• 2 bring liquid to a boil, cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes. add peanut butter and blend well. cook stew another 3 minutes, uncovered to blend.
• 3 stir in chopped tomato and bell pepper. simmer 2-3 minutes, just until the vegetables soften but still retain shape.
• 4 before serving, taste to correct seasonings; you may wish to add a final splash of lemon juice to refresh the flavors.