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Waakye Stew Recipe

A delicious Ghanaian stew typically served with waakye, a rice and beans dish.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Ghanaian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Stirring Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, minced
  • 1 can Tomato Paste
  • 2 cups Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 lb Beef, cubed
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions: 

  • Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until golden brown.
  • Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato sauce, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
  • Add the cubed beef and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Serve hot with waakye.

Notes:

This stew pairs perfectly with waakye, a traditional Ghanaian rice and beans dish.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Stew
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