Bredie is a thick stew containing lamb, vegetables, and plenty of spices. In contrast to more European-style stews seasoned with bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary, this hearty Namibian dish includes Cape Malay spices such as cardamom, cumin, coriander, clove, and ginger. Bredie is a filling favorite in winter. In America, it is often served over rice or egg noodles.
Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp ground clove
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground cardamom
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 seeded, chopped red chili pepper
- 2 cups ground lamb
- 2 cups sliced green beans
- 1 large potato, cubed
- Cooked white rice or egg noodles, as needed for serving (optional)
Directions
- Combine the onion, water, salt, cumin, coriander, clove, ginger, and cardamom. When water has evaporated, add oil and sauté onion to a light gold.
- Add the garlic, chili pepper, and ground lamb to onions and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the green beans and potato. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Cook until potatoes have softened, adding water as needed.
- Serve bredie over hot rice or egg noodles, if using.
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