Kansiyé (Guinean Beef Stew)
Kansiyé is a rich and flavorful Guinean stew made with tender chunks of beef, simmered in a savory sauce of peanut butter, tomato, and aromatic spices. It's traditionally served over fluffy white rice, making for a hearty and satisfying meal.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef chuck(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 1 medium Large onion(chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves(minced)
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 0.25 tsp Dried thyme
- 0.125 tsp Ground cloves
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.125 tsp Black pepper
- 8 oz Tomato sauce(or diced tomatoes)
- 2 cups Water
- 3 tbsp Creamy peanut butter
- Cooked white rice(for serving)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides. Remove beef and set aside.
- 2
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until softened and translucent.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, cloves, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add the tomato sauce (or diced tomatoes) to the pot and stir well, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- 5
Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in 1 cup of water, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat, cover, and cook for 45 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
- 6
In a separate small bowl, whisk the peanut butter with the remaining 1 cup of water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot with the beef.
- 7
Stir everything together, bring back to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- 8
Serve the Kansiyé hot over cooked white rice.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a richer flavor, you can marinate the beef in some of the spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- ✓If using diced tomatoes instead of sauce, you may want to blend them slightly for a smoother sauce.
- ✓Adjust the amount of water to achieve your preferred sauce thickness.
🔄 Variations
- Add a diced bell pepper along with the onions for extra flavor and color.
- For a spicier Kansiyé, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a finely chopped chili pepper with the garlic.