Nigerian Eugasi

• ¾ cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
• ½ cup palm oil
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 habanero peppers, seeded and minced
• 18 ounces marinara sauce
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 ½ cups water
• 2 pounds fresh shrimp, peeled 
• 1 pound fresh spinach, washed and chopped

Directions

Instructions Checklist

• Step 1

  Place pumpkin seeds in a blender and blend for 30 to 40 seconds or until mixture is a powdery paste. Set aside.

• • Step 2

    Wash beef and cut into bite-size cubes. Season with salt. In large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add beef and saute for 3 to 5 minutes or until brown but not cooked through.

  • Step 3

    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.

  • Step 4

    Add tomato sauce, water, and shrimp and simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Add spinach and ground pumpkin seeds and continue to simmer 10 minutes more.