FRESH MEAT STEW (Kopie)

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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

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.

country : Zambia

course : meat dish

Source : Best of Regional African Cooking / Harva Hachten