Nigerian Tomato Pepper Stew with Beef and Fried Ripe Plantain
This pan-fried dish pairs beef sirloin, thinly sliced with ripe plantain, peeled and sliced, red bell pepper, chopped and tomato paste. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.
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