Fresh Meat Stew

Description
''Fresh meat stew. Both north and south in Zambia, this would be served with cornmeal mush, called Nshima.''

Ingredients
1½ pounds beef, cut in cubes 2 cups water 3 onions, sliced 1 tomato, peeled and sliced ¼ to ½ cup peanut oil 2 chili peppers or ½ - 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper

Directions
In a heavy stewing pan, combine meat, water, and onions. Simmer 30 minutes. Add tomato, oil, and chili peppers. Continue simmering until meat is tender, 30 to 45 minutes more. Variations: - This same stew may be made with chicken, lamb, or fish. Eliminate the chilli pepper for a southern Zambian version. Both north and south in Zambia, this would be served with cornmeal mush, called Nshima. Serves 4 - 6.