Tomato Bredie

Tamatiebredie

Ingredients11

• lamb shoulder, bone-in, cubed1.2 kg
• onions3
• ripe tomatoes800 g
• potatoes500 g
• garlic3 cloves
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• sugar1 tbsp
• salt2 tsp
• black pepper1 tsp
• cinnamon stick1
• water250 ml

Method

1. Cut the lamb into stew pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat the oil in a heavy pot and brown the lamb in batches, then set aside.
3. Slice the onions and fry them in the same pot until soft and golden.
4. Add the crushed garlic, chopped tomatoes, sugar, and cinnamon stick, and cook until the tomatoes break down.
5. Return the lamb, pour in the water, cover, and simmer gently for about 1 hour 30 minutes.
6. Add the peeled, chunked potatoes and cook until the meat is tender and the sauce is thick, about 40 minutes.
7. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with rice.