Sierra Leonean Egusi Soup

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 3/4 cup pumpkin seeds
* 1 1/2 pounds cubed Beef stew meat
* 1/2 cup peanut oil
* 2 large tomatoes, chopped
* 1 small o¬nion, chopped
* 2 chilli peppers, seeded and minced
* 18 ounces tomato sauce
* 3 tablespoons tomato paste
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 2 pounds fresh Shrimp, peeled
* 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped
== Directions ==
# Place pumpkin seeds in a blender and blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until mixture is a powdery paste. Set aside.
# Cut Beef into bite-size cubes. Season to taste
# In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add Beef and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown.
# Place tomatoes, onions, and pepper in a blender and blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth.
# Add tomato mixture to meat, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover.
# Cook for 40 to 50 minutes or until meat is tender.
# Add tomato sauce, water, and Shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes.
# Add spinach and ground pumpkin seeds and continue to simmer 10 minutes more.
Category:Beef Recipes
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Category:Peanut oil Recipes
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Category:Sierra Leonean Recipes
Category:Sierra Leonean Soups
Category:Spinach Recipes