How To Make Potjiekos & Perfect Homemade Naan - South African Beef Stew

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: water

Grape juice adds flavor without alcohol, while water is a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthy, while canola is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while carrots are a cost-effective substitute.

Season the chuck roast thoroughly with salt and pepper.

Sear the chuck roast in a dutch oven with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil for 4-5 minutes on each side until browned.

Remove the roast and slice it into large chunks.

Layer sliced onion in the bottom of the dutch oven.

Add 2 chopped peppers in a rough layer on top of the onion.

Chop and add 4 medium tomatoes in a rough layer.

Chop napa cabbage and layer it on top, removing the root end first.

Season the top layer with salt and pepper.

Cover the pot and let it simmer on low for 3-4 hours, checking after 1 hour for bubbling.

Prepare the naan by mixing 2 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of instant yeast, and 1 whole egg.

Drizzle in 2/3 cup of warm water and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with oil and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Punch down the risen dough and cut it into 8 pieces.

Roll out each piece using a bit of oil to prevent sticking.

Cook the naan in a screaming hot cast iron pan for about 1.5 minutes on one side and 45 seconds on the other side.

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