Meat stew with white beans

Directions

1. Wash the beans, place in a large bowl, cover with plenty of water and set aside to soak over night.

2. The following day, drain the beans, place in a saucepan, cover with plenty of water then add the natron, bring to a boil and cook for 60 minutes, or until the beans are soft.

3. Drain and set aside until needed. In the meantime, heat the groundnut oil in a large pot.

4. Add the meat pieces and fry until browned.

5. Now add the onions and the bell peppers.

6. Fry for a few minutes, until the onions are soft then add the tomatoes and the garlic.

7. Bring the mixture to a simmer and continue cooking until almost all the liquid has evaporated (about 30 minutes).

8. Stir in the tomato purée then add the water.

9. Bring back to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes more, or until the meat is tender.

10. Stir in the beans and allow the mixture to cook through for 10 minutes.

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