Seswaa (Stewed Beef)

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 1

Savory Seswaa (Stewed Beef) recipe for your lunch or dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

180 min

Ready In

190 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 tablespoon vegetable oil
	1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 2-inch chunks
	salt
	water , to cover

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

325

Sugar

Fat

21g

Seswaa, also known as stewed beef, is a traditional food from Botswana, Africa. This hearty meal is perfect for lunch or dinner, providing a flavorful and filling dish that can be enjoyed on its own or with a side of vegetables or rice. The beef is slow-cooked in a broth until tender, resulting in a delicious and savory stew that is sure to please. While it may take a while to cook, the end result is well worth the wait.

Instructions

1.	Heat up the vegetable oil in a large pot on medium-high heat.
2.	Add the beef stew meat into the pot and season with salt.
3.	Stir occasionally until the meat is browned on all sides.
4.	Add enough water to completely cover the meat in the pot.
5.	Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid.
6.	Let the meat simmer in the pot for 2-3 hours or until it is completely tender and easily falls apart.
7.	Take the pot off the heat and remove the meat from the pot.
8.	Shred the meat with a fork and put it back into the pot with the remaining broth.
9.	Mix the meat and broth together. Serve while hot.

PROS

Seswaa is a hearty, filling meal that can be enjoyed any time of day.

The stewed beef is tender and flavorful.

CONS

This dish can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol, so it is important to consume in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It can also take a long time to cook to ensure the meat is tender, so it may not be a quick meal option.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Seswaa is not the healthiest meal option, it does provide a good source of protein and iron from the beef.
The dish can also be made healthier by opting for leaner cuts of beef and including plenty of vegetables in the broth.