Tamatie Bredie

May 17, 2023May 17, 20230 3
Authentic South African Tamatie Bredie recipe
in Stew

Prep

20 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs mutton shoulder ( may substitute with beef shoulder ] )
1 1/2 cups water
6 ripe tomatoes
70 g tomato paste
3 potatoes
3 garlic cloves
2 onions
1 chicken stock cube
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon potato flour ( or use ap flour )
2 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
421
Sugar
7g
Fat
27g
Tamatie Bredie is a popular South African comfort food, which is usually prepared during the colder months. The word “bredie” is said to have originated from the Dutch word “brede”, meaning stew. It is a fusion of South African, Dutch, and Malay influences, and has become one of the staple dishes of South African cuisine. The dish is usually served with white rice or mashed potato, and the tomatoes give a tangy flavor to the mutton or beef. The addition of mixed herbs also gives it a unique taste, making Tamatie Bredie a wholesome and filling meal for the whole family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 160°C.
2.Cut the mutton or beef into medium-sized pieces and season it with mixed herbs, salt, paprika, pepper, and chili powder.
3.Heat up a large casserole dish with oil on medium heat. Then, add the seasoned meat and cook until brown on both sides.
4.Add in the chopped onions and garlic to the casserole dish and stir for a few minutes.
5.Pour water, add chicken stock cube, tomato paste, sugar, and cubed potatoes to the casserole dish, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
6.Peel and chop the tomatoes, then add them to the casserole dish and stir thoroughly.
7.Cover the dish with a lid and place it in the preheated oven for 2 - 3 hours.
8.Once cooked, remove from oven and mix the potato flour with butter in a separate bowl. Add it to the casserole dish and stir well.
9.Serve hot with white rice or mashed potato.

PROS

Tamatie Bredie is a hearty and delicious stew, perfect for those cold winter days.
The recipe is easy to follow and the dish is easy to prepare.
The addition of tomatoes and mixed herbs makes it healthy and flavorful.

CONS

The long cooking time and ingredients might put some people off, but it is worth the wait.
Some people may not like the faint taste of chili powder.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Tamatie Bredie is packed with vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C from the tomatoes, and protein from the meat. The dish is also low in saturated fat if made with lean meat, and the chili powder can help reduce inflammation and boost metabolism.

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