The cheap, easy, perfect Comfort food for a cold night! Tomato Bredie with beef!

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can provide similar flavor without the cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while sunflower oil is budget-friendly.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes are nutritious, while yams can be less expensive.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in diced meat; cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, bay leaves, thyme, cumin, and coriander; mix well.

Season with salt, black pepper, and sugar; stir to combine.

Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add diced potatoes and carrots; stir to incorporate.

Pour in vinegar and add green bell peppers; mix gently.

Cover and cook for another 20-25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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