Tomato bredie

Mmmmm...

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Ingredients

  • 30 ml olive oil
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp fennel seeds
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1kg lamb (ribs and chops) or beef (shin or stewing meat)
  • 1L stock (vegetable or beef)
  • 4-5 large potatoes, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 large tomatoes, diced (or 2 tins of canned tomatoes)
  • 1 small can tomato paste (2-3 Tbsp)
  • Juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • Salt, pepper and sugar to taste
  • Fresh thyme

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot, then add the onion and spices and cook until onion is translucent.
  2. Add the garlic and meat and cook until the meat has browned a bit.
  3. Add the stock, cover and simmer for about an hour, or until the meat is soft.
  4. Add the potatoes, tomatoes and tomato paste and simmer until the potatoes are cooked and meat comes off the bone.
  5. Add lemon juice, zest, seasoning and sugar (the stew shouldn't be sour).
  6. Serve with rice or fresh bread and some chopped parsley if desired.

Serves 4-6.

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