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Tinkhomo (beef stew)

Tinkhomo is a beef stew simmered with onions, tomatoes and turmeric, producing a thick, fragrant sauce. It traditionally accompanies pap, maize porridge, and is often made for family Sunday meals.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

397 kcal per serving

Protein
43.7 g
Carbohydrates
7.3 g
of which sugars
6 g
Fat
20.6 g
of which saturated fat
5.7 g
Fiber
2.5 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Cut the meat into 3 cm cubes and slice the onions.
  2. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and brown the meat on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add the onions and cook until they turn translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, turmeric, salt and pepper, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
  5. Pour in the water, cover and simmer gently for about 1 hour 15 minutes, until the meat is tender.
  6. Adjust the seasoning and serve hot with the pap.

Variations and tips

Vegetarian version. Replace the beef with cooked red kidney beans and add sliced carrots, reducing the cooking time to 30 minutes.

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