Cabbage bredie is a beloved South African dish known for its rich flavors and hearty ingredients. The term “bredie” refers to a traditional South African stew that typically includes meat and vegetables. In this recipe, we’ll focus on a cabbage bredie, which combines the earthy sweetness of cabbage with tender meat and aromatic spices. It’s a comforting and wholesome dish that’s sure to warm your soul.
Cabbage Bredie Recipe
Cabbage bredie is a comforting and flavorful South African stew that combines cabbage with tender meat and aromatic spices. This recipe will guide you through making a delicious cabbage bredie that's perfect for a hearty meal.
Equipment
- cutting board
- sauce pan
- wooden spoon
- knife
Ingredients
- stewing beef
- beef broth
- salt and pepper
- vegetable oil
- garlic
- coriander
- cumin
- paprika
- tumeric
- carrot
- cabbage
- thyme
- potatoes
- paprika
- onion
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.Add the bite-sized pieces of stewing beef and brown them on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Remove the browned meat from the pot and set it aside.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the ground coriander, ground cumin, ground turmeric, ground paprika, and dried thyme. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and release their flavors.
- Return the browned meat to the pot.Add the chopped cabbage, sliced carrots, and diced potatoes to the pot. Mix everything together.
- Pour the beef broth over the meat and vegetables, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.Cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and let the cabbage bredie simmer for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the meat is tender and the vegetables are soft.
- Once the cabbage bredie is ready, ladle it into bowls.Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve your homemade cabbage bredie as a comforting and flavorful South African stew. It can be enjoyed on its own or with a side of cooked rice or bread.
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Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels to your taste by adding more or less of the ground spices.
- Cabbage bredie is traditionally served with "pap," a South African porridge, but it also pairs well with rice or bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 650g
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