Mafé I

Ingredients

 * Oil 2 T
 * Onion minced 	1 ea
 * Garlic minced 3 - 4 cloves
 * Ginger (opt.) minced 	1 T
 * Beef, stewing chopped into chunks 1 lb
 * Tomato paste 	2 T
 * Tomatoes peeled, seeded, diced 2 cups
 * Salt & pepper to taste
 * Water or stock 1 - 2 cups
 * Peanut butter, natural unsalted 1 cup

Directions

 * 1) Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot. Add the onions and sauté till translucent. Add garlic and ginger and saute 1-2 more minutes.
 * 2) Add the beef and sauté till lightly browned.
 * 3) Add the tomato paste and stir in for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Season. Simmer 10-15 minutes to reduce the tomatoes somewhat.
 * 4) Add enough water or stock to loosen the dish up and simmer another 10 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in the peanut butter and simmer another 20 minutes or so till oil rises to the surface of the dish.
 * 6) Adjust seasoning and serve with rice or couscous.