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South Africa: Green Bean Bredie (Lamb Stew, South African Style)

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Recipe Introduction

Bredie, or stew, is a typical meat dish which is always served in South Africa with rice. It can be made with any combination of vegetables but always includes mutton, preferably fat ribs. Since mutton is not generally available here, we have substituted lamb. In a 4-quart heavy saucepan or Dutch oven:
Saute: 1 cup ONIONS, thinly sliced in
2 oz. MARGARINE until lightly brown.
Add 2 Ibs. LAMB (stewing) cut in 1-inch cubes.
Stir over heat until lamb is browned on all sides.
Add: 2 cups WATER
2 tsp. SALT
1/4 tsp. PEPPER
1 CHILI PEPPER cut in tiny pieces
2 Tbs. SUGAR.
Simmer for 30 minutes covered.
Spread: 2 packages REGULAR-CUT FROZEN STRING BEANS (thawed) over the meat and
1 Ib. POTATOES, peeled and cut in l/2-inch slices over beans.
Sprinkle with SALT, PEPPER, and PAPRIKA.
Cover tightly and simmer until vegetables are done.
Serve in a large bowl as a stew, with or without rice.