Cookbook:Nigerian Beef and Chicken Stew

Nigerian beef and chicken stew is a tomato stew recipe with added ingredients. Even though it is called "beef and chicken stew", turkey and fish may also be used. It can be served with white rice, fried plantain, boiled plantain, fried yam, boiled yam, egusi, and agidi.

Ingredients

 * Fresh habanero pepper
 * Fresh tomatoes
 * Tinned tomatoes
 * Vegetable oil
 * Whole chicken (preferably), cut into pieces
 * Stock cubes
 * Onion, chopped
 * Thyme
 * Beef, cut into pieces
 * Salt

Equipment

 * Knife
 * Cooking pot
 * Stovetop
 * Chef spoon
 * Blender
 * Grill

Procedure

 * 1) Blend the habanero pepper and tomatoes together to make a paste. Cook this paste with a small amount of oil until it thickens and loses its raw flavor. Remove from the heat.
 * 2) Place the chicken pieces in a pot with the stock cubes, onions, and thyme. Cover with water, and bring to a simmer. When the chicken is almost cooked, add the beef and cook until well done. Add salt and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes. Drain the meat, reserving the liquid.
 * 3) Grill or fry the cooked chicken and beef.
 * 4) Place the pot of tomato stew back on the heat, and add the water from cooking the chicken. Stir in the grilled meat, and add salt to taste.
 * 5) Cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the ingredients are well mixed.
 * 6) Serve with fried plantain, boiled plantain, fried yam, boiled yam, egusi, or white rice.