West African•dinner•intermediate

Ghanaian Suya Spice Stew

Name: Ghanaian Suya Spice Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 500g beef cubes; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 200g tomato puree; 2 tsp suya spice; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large red pepper, diced; 1 large green pepper, diced; 1 large red onion, diced; 2 sweet potatoes, cubed; 200ml beef stock; Salt and pepper, to taste

A classic West African stew, combining Ghanaian flavors and Nigerian suya spice, and served with jollof rice or boiled yams.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

45 min

Total Time

55 min

Servings

This classic West African stew combines my native land's flavors with the smoky heat of the traditional Nigerian suya spice. The suya spice is a mix of cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ginger, and bouillon powder. I like to use a combination of beef, whole tomatoes, and vegetables to make this a hearty and filling meal. The stew is traditionally served with jollof rice or boiled yams.

Ingredients

500g beef cubes
2 onions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
200g tomato puree
2 tsp suya spice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large red pepper, diced
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large red onion, diced
2 sweet potatoes, cubed
200ml beef stock
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and cook until lightly browned.
2
Add the onions and garlic and cook until softened. Add the tomato puree and suya spice and stir to combine.
3
Add the diced red and green peppers, red onion, sweet potatoes, and beef stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
4
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary. Serve the stew with jollof rice or boiled yams.

Chef's Tip

For an extra smoky flavor, try using smoked paprika instead of regular paprika in the suya spice mix.

Fun Fact

Suya spice is probably the most recognizable spice from West Africa. It is usually used to give a smoky and spicy flavor to grilled meats.

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