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Smoorwors

Smoorwors. Enjoy the rich, comforting flavors that make this dish a timeless favorite.
Type de plat Main Course
Cuisine South African
Portions 6 people

Ingrédients
  

  • 500 g boerewors
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 2 large onions, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 1 can (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup water or beef stock

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and brown the boerewors on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  • Add the oil to the same pan and fry the onions until soft and lightly caramelised.
  • Add the garlic and green pepper and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, paprika, thyme, and water or stock.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Return the boerewors to the pan, nestling it into the sauce.
  • Cover and simmer gently for 25–30 minutes, turning the wors occasionally, until cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Serve the wors whole or sliced into pieces with plenty of the tomato and onion sauce.
Keyword Meat
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