Nigerian Beef Jollof Rice

African · 60 min · Beef · gluten-free, dairy-free

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Ingredients

• 3 cups long-grain parboiled rice
• 1 lb beef stew chunks
• 1 can (28 oz) canned plum tomatoes
• 2 red bell pepper
• 2 yellow onion
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Method

1. Simmer beef with one chopped onion, salt, and curry powder in 3 cups water 25 minutes; reserve the beef and stock.
2. Blend tomatoes, bell peppers, Scotch bonnet, and remaining onion into a smooth base.
3. Fry tomato paste in oil over medium 3 minutes, then add the blended base and cook down 12 minutes until thick and jammy.
4. Stir in thyme and 2 cups of the reserved beef stock, then add the rinsed rice.
5. Cover tightly, reduce to low, and steam 25 minutes without stirring until the rice is tender and slightly smoky at the bottom.
6. Fold in the beef, fluff gently, and rest 5 minutes before serving.

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