Gambian Beef Stew

Ingredients

• •2 pounds stew meat, lean, cubed
• •1 28-ounce can tomatoes
• •1 bell pepper, cut in strips
• •1 stalk celery, sliced diagonally
• •1 potato, cubed
• •1 large carrot , sliced diagonally
• •1 yellow onion, sliced
• •1 sweet potato, cubed
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •6 tablespoons tomato paste
• •1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• •1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• •1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed

Directions

1. 1Combine beef, tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, potato, carrot, onion, sweet potato, salt and tomato paste in 5-quart saucepan; mix well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 1 hour, adding water if necessary. Stir in cayenne pepper and peanut butter. Simmer for 1 hour longer or until vegetables and beef are tender. Add peas.
2. 2Simmer for 5 minutes. Ladle onto large platter. Garnish with bell pepper slices and parsley. Serve over rice.