South African Tomato Bredie with Dextrose

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel and dice the onions and garlic. Peel and cut the potatoes into large chunks.

2. 2

   Heat the sunflower oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the diced onions and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.

4. 4

   Stir in the ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. 5

   Add the preserved tomatoes and dextrose to the pot. Stir well to combine.

6. 6

   Add the potato chunks and mix them into the stew.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the bredie simmer gently for

8. 8

   5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.

9. 9

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with rice or crusty bread.