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South African lamb bredie (Lamb Stew)

South African lamb bredie (Lamb Stew)

Lamb bredie is the south African name for lamb stew. While stews are cooked in a large amount of stock, a bredie uses hardly any stock and relies on the vegetables to form the liquid component of the dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Sauces and Soup, Side Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg lamb diced(shoulder or ribs)
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 medium Potato cut in large chunks
  • 3 medium Carrot cut in large chunks
  • 1 cup green beans diced in small pcs
  • 1 table cup lamb or vegetable broth
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 3 medium tomatoes grated
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree
  • 1 stick cinnamon grinded
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and grounded pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the lamb and brown them on all sides until they develop a nice caramelized crust.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Once the lamb is browned, remove them from the pot and set them aside temporarily.
    1 kg lamb diced(shoulder or ribs)
  • In the same pot, add the chopped onion, celery, cinnamon and garlic. Sauté them until they become slightly softened.
    1 large onion diced, 2 stalks celery chopped, 1 stick cinnamon grinded
  • Add the potato, chopped carrots, and green beans to the pot. Stir them together with the onion and garlic mixture.
    3 medium Potato cut in large chunks
  • Grate the tomatoes directly into the pot, ensuring that all the juicy pulp is added.
    3 medium tomatoes grated
  • Pour in the lamb or vegetable stock and add the tomato puree. These will contribute to the liquid component of the stew and enhance its overall taste.
    1 table cup lamb or vegetable broth
  • Return the browned lamb to the pot. Season everything with salt and give it a good stir to combine all the ingredients.
    salt and grounded pepper to taste
  • Allow the mixture to a boil, on low heat. Until the lamb is tender.
  • Once the lamb is tender and the potatoes are cooked, give the stew a taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
    3 medium Carrot cut in large chunks
  • Serve the South African Lamb Bredie hot with rice or crusty bread as you wish.

Notes

Note: Make sure the lamb meat is well cooked till tender.
You can make it boneless or maintain the bone depending on your preference.
Keyword Lamb Bredie
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