Green Bean Bredie (Boontjie Bredie)
Green Bean Bredie (Boontjie Bredie). Perfect for any occasion, it is a must-try for anyone who loves good food.
Ingrédients
- 500 g lamb or mutton (on the bone if possible), cut into pieces
- 500 g green beans, topped, tailed, and cut into 3–4 cm pieces
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp ground ginger (or fresh grated)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2–3 whole cloves (optional)
- 2 medium tomatoes, peeled & chopped (or 1 can chopped tomatoes)
- 1–2 tbsp oil or butter
- 1 cup beef or lamb stock (or water with 1 stock cube)
- 1–2 tsp sugar (optional)
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil/butter in a heavy pot. Brown the meat pieces well on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until golden. Add garlic, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. Fry gently until fragrant.
- Return meat to the pot. Stir in tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add potatoes, stock, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer on low for about 45–60 minutes, until the meat is tender. (Add a little more water if it dries out.)
- Add the green beans and cook another 20–30 minutes, until beans and potatoes are soft and the stew is thick.
- Taste and adjust seasoning (a pinch of sugar often balances the flavor nicely).
- Serve hot with white rice or crusty bread.
