How to make Zoervleis

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a milder flavor.

gingerbread

🥗Healthier: spiced oat cookies

💰Cheaper: graham crackers

Spiced oat cookies provide a similar sweetness.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Cut beef into cubes and season with salt and black pepper.

Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Brown the beef on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the beef and set aside; add butter to the pot.

Sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in vinegar and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.

Add the beef back to the pot along with water, bay leaves, and cloves.

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until tender.

In the last 30 minutes, add gingerbread and apple syrup to thicken the sauce.

Stir occasionally to prevent sticking; adjust seasoning as needed.

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