Cookbook:Nigerian Beef Marcaroni

Nigerian beef macaroni is a simple, quick meal that can be prepared for breakfast or dinner. It is a nutritious pasta recipe made with meat and veggies.

Ingredients

 * Beef
 * Ground pepper
 * Salt
 * Whole onions, peeled
 * Seasoning cubes
 * Vegetable oil
 * Twisted macaroni pasta
 * Garlic, minced
 * Ginger
 * Onions, diced
 * Tomatoes, diced
 * Red chile pepper, blended
 * Bell peppers, diced
 * Carrots, diced
 * Green beans
 * Nutmeg
 * 1 cup beef broth or water

Equipment

 * Pot
 * Bowl
 * Chef spoon

Procedure

 * 1) Season the beef with pepper, salt, whole onions, and seasoning cube. Cover with water, and simmer until tender.
 * 2) Drain the meat from the broth, then cut it into little pieces.
 * 3) Fry the beef should in hot vegetable oil until golden, then set aside.
 * 4) Boil the macaroni in salted water for 10 minutes. Drain and reserve.
 * 5) Heat an adequate amount of oil in a frying pan. Add the garlic, ginger, and diced onions. Stir-fry for 10 minutes.
 * 6) Add the diced tomatoes, blended pepper, bell peppers, carrots, and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat.
 * 7) Stir in the beef broth. Allow it to simmer gently on medium heat—the substance will start to get quite rich and thick.
 * 8) Add the fried beef and the cooked macaroni, stirring well to combine.
 * 9) Turn down the heat, and cook the macaroni for over very low heat for 5 minutes, or until it has absorbed all the ingredients and the liquid has reduced.