Nigerian Carrot Stew
Beef stewing meat, carrots and tomatoes come together in this beef β 70 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and large pot. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, and one crumbled stock cube, then place it in a pot with one chopped onion and enough water to cover and simmer for about 45 minutes until tender and cooked through to at least 71 C (160 F), reserving the stock.
- Meanwhile, blend the tomatoes, one onion, the scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, and ginger into a coarse puree.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wide pot over medium heat and brown the boiled beef pieces for a few minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Pour the blended tomato-pepper mixture into the same pot and fry for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring often, until the raw smell disappears and the sauce thickens and darkens.
- Stir in the curry powder, the remaining stock cube, and some of the reserved beef stock, then return the beef to the pot and add the peeled, thickly sliced carrots.
- Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until the carrots are tender but still hold their shape, adding more stock if the stew gets too thick.
- Taste and adjust the salt and pepper, then serve the carrot stew hot with rice, boiled yam, or plantain.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Blender
Tips & common questions
How long does Nigerian Carrot Stew take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Nigerian Carrot Stew is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Couscous with fish stew and vegetables.jpg by Suleiman213, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.