Groenboontjie Bredie (Green Bean Lamb Stew)
A slow, mild lamb stew with green beans and potatoes, lifted with nutmeg and black pepper.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £4.75 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large casserole over a high heat. Brown the lamb in two batches for 5 minutes each. Lift out.
10 min - 2
Fry the onions in the same pot for 8 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and tomato purée and cook for 2 minutes.
10 min - 3
Dissolve the stock cube in the boiling water. Return the lamb to the pot with the stock, nutmeg, pepper and bay leaves. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer gently for 1 hour.
60 min - 4
Add the potatoes and simmer for 20 minutes.
20 min - 5
Lay the beans on top, cover and cook for 20 minutes more, until the beans are very soft and the lamb is tender. This stew is meant to be soft, not crisp.
20 min - 6
Season to taste and serve with rice.
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