Second Spin, Country 121: Namibia [International Food]

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork can be less expensive.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable stock is lighter and water with seasoning is a budget-friendly option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried oregano

Dried oregano can provide a similar herbal flavor.

Heat canola oil in a Dutch oven.

Add the beef and kidney; brown the meat until seared on all sides.

Remove the meat to a bowl; add onions and brown until softened.

In a bowl, combine sweet sherry, soy sauce, dry mustard, dry rosemary, dry thyme, beef bouillon cube, and black pepper; whisk until combined.

Return the meat to the pot; add the mixture to the pot along with boiling water and stir well.

Cover with a lid and simmer for one and a half hours.

Uncover and layer in the drained apricots, carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, zucchini, chopped cabbage, and tomato; season with black pepper to taste.

Cover and allow to simmer for two hours or until the vegetables are done.

Uncover, dress with chopped parsley, and serve family style.

Cooking Techniques

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