Tomato Stew Tamatiebredie Trad South African Recipes

TOMATO BREDIE

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Dredge meat in flour, and cook in hot oil until well browned.
• Stir in onions, and cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes. Season with salt, black pepper, white peppercorns, bay leaves, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon cube. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/4 hours. Stir occasionally, making sure nothing sticks on the bottom of the pot.
• Stir in the potatoes and cook for an additional 45 minutes, until the potatoes are done and the meat is tender.

TOMATO BREDIE

Steps:

• Braise the onions in heated oil and butter until golden for approx 5-10mins.
• Add meat, salt and garlic paste and simmer over medium heat for approx 30 minutes, stirring from time to time adding very small quantities of water if needed.
• Add tomatoes,tomato paste, sugar, chilli powder and simmer very slowly for a further 30 mins
• Add the cubed potatoes and continue simmering for another half an hour.
• Thicken the gravy with a little cornflour mixed with water.
• The bredie improves with keeping.
• Prepare a day in advance and leave to mature in the refrigerator.
• Reheat and serve with fluffy steamed white rice