How long can I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make this dish vegetarian?

Yes, substitute beef with tofu or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.

What can I use instead of millet?

You can use quinoa or couscous as substitutes for millet.

Can I prepare the components ahead?

Yes, you can prepare the stew and millet ahead, then reheat before serving.

How can I make this dish spicier?

Add chili peppers or hot sauce to the mafé during the cooking process.

Senegalese Mafé Gertie with Millet Couscous and Spinach Sauce

Name: Senegalese Mafé Gertie with Millet Couscous and Spinach Sauce
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef; Onions; Garlic; Ginger; Peanut Oil; Natural Peanut Butter; Beef Stock; Tomatoes; Carrots; Sweet Potatoes; Salt & Pepper; Millet; Water; Butter; Salt; Spinach; Onion; Garlic; Olive Oil; Salt & Pepper

A Traditional West African Peanut Stew with a Modern Twist

Dive into the rich and creamy flavors of Senegal with this comforting peanut beef stew served over fluffy millet couscous, complemented by a vibrant spinach sauce.

3 h 10 min
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Mafé Gertie

Beef

2 lbs, cut into chunks

Onions

2, finely chopped

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 inch, grated

Peanut Oil

2 tablespoons

Natural Peanut Butter

1 cup

Beef Stock

4 cups

Tomatoes

2, diced

Carrots

2, sliced

Sweet Potatoes

2, cubed

Salt & Pepper

To taste

For the Millet Couscous

Millet

2 cups

Water

4 cups

Butter

1 tablespoon

Salt

To taste

For the Spinach Sauce

Spinach

1 lb, washed and chopped

Onion

1, finely chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Olive Oil

2 tablespoons

Salt & Pepper

To taste

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Combine Ingredients

In a large bowl, combine beef chunks, onions, garlic, and ginger.

Season and Coat

Drizzle with peanut oil, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Refrigerate

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preparing the Millet Couscous

Rinse Millet

Rinse the millet under cold water.

Cook Millet

In a pot, bring water to a boil, add millet and salt.

Toast the millet briefly before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor.

Simmer

Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 20-25 minutes until fluffy.

Cooking Process

Brown the Beef

Remove beef from the refrigerator. In a large pot, heat the remaining peanut oil. Sauté beef until browned.

Add Vegetables

Stir in tomato, carrots, and sweet potatoes. Cook for 5 minutes.

Simmer in Broth

Add peanut butter and beef stock. Stir to combine and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until meat is tender.

Ensure that the peanut butter fully dissolves into the broth to avoid clumps.

Sauté Aromatics

In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.

Cook Spinach Sauce

Add spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook until wilted.

Plating & Serving