If you are looking for a hearty stew as the weather gets colder, this spicy African stew gets its punch from the scotch bonnet peppers.

This African Beef Stew recipe is easy to make and features many kitchen cabinet essentials, in addition to the scotch bonnet peppers. It can be eaten with rice or with root vegetables such as yams or sweet potatoes.

Rosa Medea is Life & Soul Magazine’s Chief. She writes about lifestyle including sustainable and green living.