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Botswana Beef recipe supplied by TheMealDB.
schedulePrep 0 min
local_fire_departmentCook 0 min
publicBotswana speedmedium
Source: Original recipe source via TheMealDB
Adapted: Imported and reformatted by HowManyCookies from TheMealDB record 53470.
Provider record: TheMealDB meal 53470 · updated 2026-06-26 20:56:06
License: TheMealDB API Terms · Recipe data and artwork supplied by TheMealDB.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg Beef
- 1 Onion
- 3 Bay Leaf
- To taste Salt
- Sprinkling Black Pepper
- 1 Litre Water
Directions
- Pre heat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius. Cut the meat into large chunks then brown in a dish suitable for slow cooking in the oven such as a cast iron casserole dish. Add the whole peeled onion, salt, cracked black pepper, water and bay leaves. Bring to the boil then cover and place into the oven for 4 hours. After 4 hours, remove from oven and place onto the stove burner in order to cook off most of the remaining liquid. Use a wooden spoon to pound or mash up the meat, the meat should fall apart quite easily. and will appear shredded. You may brown the meat further if desired. Check seasoning then serve with polenta or the more traditional thick cornmeal porridge known as pap or sadza, and a side of green vegetables.