Southern Chadian Peanut Sauce

Ingredients

 * 5 tablespoons oil
 * 2 lbs beef cubes, 1 inch or smaller, rolled in flour
 * 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
 * 1 tablespoon chilli powder
 * 4 sliced medium-sized onions
 * 1 minced clove of garlic
 * 3/4 cup tomato paste
 * 6 cups water
 * red pepper to taste (optional)
 * 1/2 cup peanut butter
 * 3-6 cups cooked rice

Directions

 * 1) Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large heavy kettle.
 * 2) Add beef cubes. While they are browning, add the nutmeg and chilli powder.
 * 3) When the meat is browned, add the onions, garlic, tomato paste, water and pepper. Let it simmer until the meat is tender.
 * 4) A half hour before serving, heat the peanut butter and two tablespoons of oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
 * 5) Add peanut butter mixture slowly to beef stew and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.