Choukouya de Mouton / Boeuf (Ivorian Spiced Onion-Braised & Grilled Meat Skillet) – Authentic Côte d'Ivoire Recipe
First steamed with ginger and spices, then pan-seared with mountains of sweet onions and peppers.
- Country of Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa, Africa)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Bite-sized beef or lamb cubes, Mountains of sweet sliced onions, Bell peppers and tomatoes, Fresh ginger, Garlic
Ingredients for Choukouya de Mouton / Boeuf (Ivorian Spiced Onion-Braised & Grilled Meat Skillet) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) bite-sized beef or lamb cubes, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups mountains of sweet sliced onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup bell peppers and tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Côte d'Ivoire seasoning (garlic, white pepper, thyme, mustard touch)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh ginger for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add bite-sized beef or lamb cubes and mountains of sweet sliced onions along with garlic, white pepper, thyme, mustard touch, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with bell peppers and tomatoes and serve straight from the skillet.