Bata Beef Stew With Plantains

This Bata Beef Stew with Plantains is a traditional Equatorial Guinea dish that combines tender beef with sweet plantains in a rich and flavorful stew. It's a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea Cuisine Beef Stew Plantains Stew Recipe
Bata Beef Stew With Plantains

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Season the beef with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
  2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, add the onions, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until softened.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Add the beef back to the pot.
  5. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  6. Add the sliced plantains to the stew and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, until the plantains are soft and the stew has thickened.
  7. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
30g
Protein
25g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons Spatula

Tools

Ladle Serving bowls Spoon

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bata Beef Stew with Plantains hot, accompanied by steamed rice or crusty bread.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of flavor, add a chopped chili pepper to the stew for some heat.

Cost

$20