Jollof Rice with Beef

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This jollof rice recipe features jasmine rice stewed in a savory tomato and meat sauce. It's a delicious West African dish.

Submitted by aduani
Updated on July 15, 2023
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder

  • 3 large tomatoes, diced

  • 2 ¾ cups water, divided, or as needed

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks

  • 4 cups jasmine rice

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until dark and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat.

  2. While the tomato mixture is simmering, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a separate pot. Season stew meat with salt and pepper, then add to the pot and cook until browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side.

  3. Stir meat into simmering tomato mixture. Add jasmine rice and pour in enough water to cover. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until meat and rice are tender, about 30 minutes.

Tips

You can use chicken or fish instead of the beef, or you can leave it out completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

525 Calories
13g Fat
84g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 525
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 83mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 84g 30%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 369mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.