How to cook jollof spaghetti with beef #storytime, by SanAndChuksFamilyTV on YouTube. 2 min 37 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 37 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Season the beef with salt, half the chopped onion, a stock cube and a little thyme. Boil it in a small pot for about 20 minutes until tender, then keep the stock.
Blend the tomatoes, red bell pepper and the rest of the onion into a smooth puree. Set it aside while the beef cooks.
Heat the oil in a deep pot and fry the tomato paste for a minute, then pour in the blended puree.
Cook the sauce on medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring now and then, until it thickens and turns darker red.
Add the beef stock, curry powder, thyme, salt and one more stock cube. Stir and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Break the spaghetti into shorter lengths and lay them in the sauce. Add hot water until the pasta is just covered, not drowned.
Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes so the pasta does not stick or burn.
Add the cooked beef, taste, and adjust the salt. Cook 2 more minutes, then turn off the heat and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips and common mistakes
Stir the pot every few minutes, since the tomato sauce catches and burns easily at the bottom.
Add water a little at a time, as soggy spaghetti turns mushy and loses the jollof flavour.
Wash your hands and boards after touching raw beef, and make sure the beef is fully cooked through.
Use the beef stock instead of plain water for a deeper taste.
Questions
Can I use chicken instead of beef?
Yes. Boil chicken pieces the same way and use the chicken stock in the sauce. Cooking times stay the same.
Why did my jollof spaghetti turn out soggy?
You likely added too much water or cooked it too long on high heat. Add water just to cover the pasta and keep the heat low.
Do I have to break the spaghetti?
No, but shorter pieces fit the pot better and mix more evenly with the sauce.
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