Exploring the Traditional Flavours of Mauritania: Savoury Mafé Stew

Ingredients

• 1 ½ Pounds Beef or Lamb, cut into cubes
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 3 ½ cloves of Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
• 2 cups Vegetable or Meat Broth
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped
• 2 Carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 Sweet Potato, peeled and cubed
• 1 Bell Pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 Scotch Bonnet Pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
• Salt
• Pepper
• Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Cooked rice or couscous (for serving)