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South African Spiced Beef And Green Bean Bredie

Name: South African Spiced Beef And Green Bean Bredie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 1.5 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 cup yellow onions, finely diced; 4 piece garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced; 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 piece russet potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 cup halal beef broth

A Cape Malay inspired braised beef stew cooked down with tender green beans, potatoes, and warm aromatic spices until richly thickened.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 75 min
Total: 90 min

Technique to learn

Bredie Braising

Slow-cooking tough cuts of meat alongside watery vegetables so the dish cooks down naturally into a rich, sweet, and concentrated gravy.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Season beef with salt and black pepper, then brown in batches until deeply seared, about 6 minutes total, and set aside.

Step 3: Add diced onions, garlic, and ginger to the pot; cook over medium heat for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.

Step 4: Stir in ground coriander and ground cumin, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices in the oil.

Step 5: Return beef to the pot, add beef broth, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until beef begins to soften.

Step 6: Add green beans and diced potatoes to the pot, press them down into the braising liquid, cover, and simmer for another 25 minutes until tender.

Step 7: Uncover and gently mash a few potato cubes against the side of the pot to naturally thicken the rich gravy before serving hot.

Cooking tips

Green bean bredie relies on the water released from the vegetables as they break down, so avoid adding extra liquid unless necessary.
Serve with white basmati rice and a side of savory fruit chutney for traditional flavor.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by South African; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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