Beans
Base Nyebe (Bean & Beef Stew)

Base Nyebe (Bean & Beef Stew)

The Gambia

100Minutes
EasyLevel
6Serves
9Steps
About

A thick, comforting Gambian stew of black-eyed beans and beef in a tomato base, traditionally served with steamed millet balls called chereh.

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Colander
Ingredients
Dried black-eyed beans2 cups
Beef, cubed400 g
Onions2
Tomato paste3 tbsp
Fresh tomatoes2
Garlic3 cloves
Carrots2
Scotch bonnet1
Bay leaves2
Vegetable oil⅓ cup
Stock cubes2
Water7 cups
Saltto taste

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