Tomato Bredie
A slow, sweet-sharp Cape lamb and tomato stew with cinnamon and potatoes, comforting on a cold day.
- Time2 hr 15
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.21 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 half the oil in a heavy pan over a high heat. Brown the lamb in batches for 4 minutes each. Lift out.
- 2
Add the remaining oil and cook the onions for 8 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato purée, cinnamon, cloves and cumin and cook for 2 minutes.
8 min - 3
Return the lamb and add the tomatoes, sugar, water and 1 tsp salt. Cover and simmer on a low heat for 1 hour 15 minutes.
75 min - 4
Add the potatoes, cover and cook for 30 minutes until tender.
30 min - 5
Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes if the sauce is thin. Remove the cinnamon stick and serve with rice.
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