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Main course · South African

Cape Malay Lamb Bredie (Tomato and Lamb Stew)

80 min Serves 4 ~756 kcal/serving ~£10.20 (£2.55/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 600 g diced lamb shoulder
  • 3 red onion
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 500 g ripe plum tomatoes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 300 ml lamb stock
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 300 g basmati rice

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
756 kcal
Protein
34.2 g
Carbohydrate
72.1 g
of which sugars
10.3 g
Fat
36.6 g
of which saturates
13.8 g
Fibre
4.7 g
Salt
0.90 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Cook the basmati rice according to the pack instructions.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot and brown the lamb all over, then set aside.

  3. 3

    Peel and chop the onions, add to the pot and cook for 10 minutes until softened.

  4. 4

    Stir in the garlic and cinnamon, then add the chopped tomatoes and bay leaves and cook for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Return the lamb to the pot with the lamb stock, cover and simmer for 1 hour until tender.

  6. 6

    Serve with the rice.

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